Broadcasting reform approved in Communications Committee for second and third readings
The Knesset’s Communications Committee approved the Communications (Broadcasting) Bill for its second and third readings, following the removal of a controversial app-related clause from the original draft. The committee's approval came at the end of…
Assessment
The bill's advance clears a major procedural hurdle, moving it closer to becoming law. The removal of the app clause suggests the original draft faced significant pushback, and the marathon voting on hundreds of opposition reservations indicates deep political divisions. The next step is the final votes on the Knesset floor, where the coalition will test whether it can maintain party discipline and secure passage without further amendments.