Israeli Government Defies High Court Order on 13-Member Media Regulator, Deepening Constitutional Crisis
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Updated · Ynetnews · Jul 5
Israeli Government Defies High Court Order on 13-Member Media Regulator, Deepening Constitutional Crisis
3 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · Jul 5
Summary
Israel’s cabinet unanimously said it will not recognize the High Court’s ruling on the Second Authority council, voiding any decisions, appointments or approvals made by a body it says lacks the legal quorum.
The clash stems from a June 17 Supreme Court ruling that restored the previous council after the court froze March 24 and March 31 government moves to replace it, saying the outgoing body should remain until a final judgment.
Benjamin Netanyahu backed the step, turning a dispute pushed by ministers Yariv Levin and Shlomo Karhi into official government policy and raising immediate questions over pending matters including Reshet 13’s possible sale.
Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon warned the decision would normalize systematic lawbreaking, while journalists’ groups and opposition leaders said refusing to obey the court marked a dangerous escalation toward a full constitutional crisis.