Knesset approves first reading of bill expanding government control over media HaaretzLikud minister’s contentious media regulation bill passes first reading in Knesset The Times of IsraelCM Karhi’s broadcast law passes first reading The Jerusalem PostCoalition cuts deals with Haredi parties to advance controversial bills amid draft law impasse YnetnewsBy a majority of 54 to 47: Communications Law passes first reading Israel National News