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Israeli High Court Halts Broadcasting Reform, Sets July Deadline

7/19/2026

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After Justice Ofer Grosskopf warned the law’s sweeping changes could be irreversible, the Israeli High Court of Justice froze sections of Minister Shlomo Karhi’s broadcasting reform and set a July 26 deadline for a response.
The reform creates a nine-member regulator, abolishes the Second Authority and lifts cross-ownership limits.
Karhi rejected the court’s authority and said the law remains valid, while President Isaac Amit noted petitions can be amended later.

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Story summary

After Justice Ofer Grosskopf warned the law’s sweeping changes could be irreversible, the Israeli High Court of Justice froze sections of Minister Shlomo Karhi’s broadcasting reform and set a July 26 deadline for a response.
The reform creates a nine-member regulator, abolishes the Second Authority and lifts cross-ownership limits.
Karhi rejected the court’s authority and said the law remains valid, while President Isaac Amit noted petitions can be amended later.