Knesset passes broadcasting reform
The law promoted by Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi revamps regulation of broadcasting and gives the minister greater powers. Several petitions were immediately filed against it
Assessment
The Knesset has passed a major overhaul of broadcasting rules, granting Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expanded authority over the sector. Immediate legal challenges signal deep opposition to the concentration of power embedded in the reform. The coming court battles will determine whether the law stands or is significantly weakened.