Israel’s new media law raises questions about press freedom and competition
Earlier this summer, in mid-July, Israel’s parliament approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s broadcasting system. Communications Minister…
Knesset legislative blitz: Key Israeli laws explained
Israel’s Knesset completed its legislative blitz ahead of its dissolution, which will be on July 17. Here are…
Knesset passes into law sweeping media reform on Israel’s broadcasting sector
The Knesset plenum passed into law on Thursday the contentious bill led by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, which…
Israeli gov’t to ignore Supreme Court freeze on media regulator in legal clash
The government unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday declaring that it will not comply with a Supreme Court…
By a majority of 54 to 47: Communications Law passes first reading
The Knesset plenum approved Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s proposed Communications Law in its first reading overnight Tuesday. The…