Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that the government's refusal to abide by a High Court ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio will lead to "anarchy in the streets and the dismantling of our state," according to N12. He joins a growing chorus of critics who have condemned the government's decision.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday condemned the government's decision to defy a High Court of Justice ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio. According to N12, Bennett said that "disobedience to a court ruling brings anarchy in the streets and the dismantling of our state." The government had earlier announced it would not abide by the court's ruling, sparking a political controversy. Bennett's statement adds to the growing criticism of the government's move.
- DevelopingMinister Zeev Elkin: High Court ruling on Second Authority 'scandalous,' backs government defiance
- StrongMinister Shlomo Karhi: Government's defiance of High Court on Second Authority is 'historic and unprecedented'
- DevelopingSecond Authority board convenes despite government defiance, complies with High Court ruling
- StrongNaftali Bennett: Government's media-weakening law is 'delusional and dangerous'
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