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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Communications Minister Grilled Over Alleged Pressure on Bank Regarding Channel 14 Ads

Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karai reportedly discussed Channel 14's advertising boycott with potential buyers of Hot Mobile before approving their acquisition, raising concerns about regulatory impropriety.

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What happened

  1. 01Minister Karai allegedly discussed Channel 14's ad boycott with Hot Mobile acquirers.
  2. 02The discussion occurred before Karai approved the acquisition deal.
  3. 03Bank Leumi's advertising decision was reportedly raised by the minister.
  4. 04Acquirers stated their decisions are professional and economic.
  5. 05Karai is accused of leveraging regulatory power for Channel 14.

While Karai expressed concern over Bank Leumi's advertising stance, the buyers stated their decisions are purely economic.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ice, the latest report. Read Ice’s original

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