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Netanyahu’s Government Pushes for Media Control Ahead of Elections

12/2/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to replace independent media regulators with political appointees, increasing government influence over news outlets.
The move threatens press freedom and could silence dissent ahead of the October 2026 elections.
Reporters Without Borders notes a decline in Israel's press freedom ranking due to disinformation campaigns and regulatory pressures.
Journalists face harassment and intimidation, with some receiving support from government officials.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to replace independent media regulators with political appointees, increasing government influence over news outlets.
The move threatens press freedom and could silence dissent ahead of the October 2026 elections.
Reporters Without Borders notes a decline in Israel's press freedom ranking due to disinformation campaigns and regulatory pressures.
Journalists face harassment and intimidation, with some receiving support from government officials.