Israeli Committee Approves Split of Broadcasting Reform Bill
A Knesset committee voted Monday to divide proposed media legislation into two separate bills. The first bill focuses on restructuring broadcasting oversight and creating a new regulator.
jpost.comThe Special Committee on the Communications Bill approved splitting the legislation into two bills after a vote on Monday. Under the split, the first part of the bill will deal mainly with restructuring Israel’s broadcasting oversight system, including laying the groundwork for a new media regulator. The committee acted despite opposition from the legal adviser.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attended the committee meeting at the Knesset on December 9, 2025.
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2 events- December 9, 2025
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attended the Special Committee meeting.
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The committee voted to split the Communications Bill into two parts.
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The first bill could establish a new media regulator for Israel.
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