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Israeli Court Demands Justification for Army Radio Closure

2/3/2026

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The Israeli Supreme Court issued a conditional order requiring the government to justify closing Army Radio by March 15, 2026.
The order followed petitions from organizations, and the government plans to close Army Radio by March 1, 2026.
Coalition ministers, including Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have urged defiance of the court's order.
Critics say the closure would silence dissent and infringe press freedom.

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The Israeli Supreme Court issued a conditional order requiring the government to justify closing Army Radio by March 15, 2026.
The order followed petitions from organizations, and the government plans to close Army Radio by March 1, 2026.
Coalition ministers, including Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have urged defiance of the court's order.
Critics say the closure would silence dissent and infringe press freedom.