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Press Council Condemns Democrats Party for Blocking Channel 14 Reporter at Primaries
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
The Israeli Press Council criticized the Democrats party for blocking Channel 14 reporter Avraham Hasson from their primary event in Tel Aviv, urging all parties to allow free media access to political events. This follows a court ruling affirming media rights after a similar incident with the Meretz party.
- 01The Democrats party barred Channel 14 reporter Avraham Hasson from their Tel Aviv primary event.
- 02The Press Council called on all parties to allow free media access to political events.
- 03The council cited a 2022 Supreme Court ruling involving Meretz and Channel 14 media access.
- 04The Supreme Court ruled political parties must permit media coverage as public entities.
- 05The Press Council emphasized media access is vital for public transparency and discourse.
- 06The council urged political groups to keep media coverage open for full transparency.
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OrganizationsChannel 14, Democrats party, Israeli Press and Communications Council, Meretz party, Supreme Court of Israel
PlacesTel Aviv
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