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Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Conflict of Interest in Media Appointment

3/29/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted in conflict of interest during the cabinet vote on Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev's appointment as chair of the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council.
Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon says Netanyahu's participation violates a 2020 conflict-of-interest arrangement tied to his criminal trial and is part of a broader challenge over media appointments.
Yesh Atid MKs criticized Netanyahu's actions as undermining the rule of law.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted in conflict of interest during the cabinet vote on Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev's appointment as chair of the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council.
Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon says Netanyahu's participation violates a 2020 conflict-of-interest arrangement tied to his criminal trial and is part of a broader challenge over media appointments.
Yesh Atid MKs criticized Netanyahu's actions as undermining the rule of law.