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Israeli Coalition Seeks Last-Minute Changes to Weaken New Broadcasting Law
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First reported by N12 · 6 hours ago
What happened
Israel's coalition is pushing last-minute changes to the Broadcasting Law that would alter the new media council's composition, raising legal concerns. The law, which reforms the broadcasting sector and removes ownership restrictions, faces thousands of objections and is expected to prompt Supreme Court challenges.
- 01Knesset member Avi Maoz proposes changing new media council members to civil service representatives.
- 02Legal advisor warns approving changes without committee review would breach legislative procedure.
- 03The Broadcasting Law reforms media regulation, replacing the Second Authority with a new council.
- 04Communications Minister appoints six of nine council members, influencing media oversight.
- 05Law removes cross-ownership limits and structural separation between commercial channels and news.
- 06Government legal advisor says the law threatens free media and democratic functions in Israel.
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OrganizationsKnesset, Communications Authority, Civil Service Commissioner, Second Authority for Television and Radio, Cellcom, Supreme Court
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew12 minutes ago
Israeli Coalition Seeks Last-Minute Changes to Weaken New Broadcasting Law
Now 14Right · Hebrew27 minutes ago
Israeli Parliament Begins Vote on Communications Reform Law with Netanyahu Present
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Knesset Legal Advisor Warns of Procedural Flaw Ahead of Communications Law Vote
Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
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