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Israel Cabinet Defies Court, Rejects TV Authority — Crisis Looms

7/6/2026

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Israel’s cabinet voted on July 5, 2026 to reject the Second Authority for Television and Radio council, defying a June 17 Supreme Court ruling.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Justice Minister Yariv Levin said a court cannot grant authority breaches the membership threshold.
President Isaac Herzog and opposition leaders Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot warned that ignoring the ruling crosses a line for unity and called the decision a constitutional crisis.

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Israel’s cabinet voted on July 5, 2026 to reject the Second Authority for Television and Radio council, defying a June 17 Supreme Court ruling.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Justice Minister Yariv Levin said a court cannot grant authority breaches the membership threshold.
President Isaac Herzog and opposition leaders Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot warned that ignoring the ruling crosses a line for unity and called the decision a constitutional crisis.