Israeli government votes to defy court ruling on Broadcasting Council
The Israeli cabinet voted unanimously to reject a Supreme Court order restoring the Broadcasting Council, a move announced ahead of a national election.
The Israeli government declared it would not comply with a court ruling concerning the Broadcasting Council, also known as the Second Authority for Television and Radio. The cabinet voted unanimously on Sunday to defy the ruling, according to jfeed.com.
A court ruling in mid‑June 2026 restored the Broadcasting Council, as reported by almonitor. The decision to defy the ruling was proposed jointly by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, jfeed.com added. The move comes ahead of a national election expected by late October, almonitor noted.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi said the state will not aid the High Court when it "tramples the law," jfeed.com quoted.
Attorney General Baharav‑Miara warned that the government's refusal to comply with a Supreme Court injunction constitutes a serious erosion of legal norms, bluesky reported. The situation is framed as a constitutional crisis.
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