Israeli Government Says It Will Ignore Supreme Court Order on Media Regulator

The government stated it will proceed with meetings of newly appointed members of a media regulator despite a Supreme Court order blocking those meetings. The court issued the freeze after receiving information that the appointments were made for political reasons.

The new members were selected as part of a communications reform measure that aims to restructure broadcasting oversight, beginning with the Second Authority.

Background on the Reform The reform was introduced by the communications minister and seeks to change how Israel oversees its broadcasting system. The Supreme Court heard arguments about the political nature of the appointments before issuing its order. The government has not indicated whether it will seek further legal review or alter its approach to the regulator appointments.