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Communications Law Passed in Final Knesset Readings, Minister Karei Thanks Netanyahu

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By אמיר אטינגר

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

Minister Shlomo Karei's Communications Law was passed in the Knesset's final readings, with Karei thanking Prime Minister Netanyahu for his support.

  • 01Minister Shlomo Karei's Communications Law was approved in second and third Knesset readings.
  • 02The law's passage completes the legislative process initiated by Karei.
  • 03Karei publicly thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his support.
  • 04Karei stated the mission assigned by Netanyahu has been fulfilled.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Communications Law Passed in Final Knesset Readings, Minister Karei Thanks Netanyahu
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Knesset Passes Communication Law Proposed by Minister Karei in Final Readings
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Knesset Passes Karai's Controversial Communications Law in Final Vote
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Knesset Approves Karei's Communications Reform as Netanyahu Leaves Without Voting

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