Israel's leading commercial broadcaster joins the legal challenge against the Communications Law. Channel 12 News filed a petition with the High Court of Justice on Thursday, arguing that the law would allow the prime minister to influence news content, according to the channel's own report. The petition adds to earlier challenges by civil society groups and opposition lawmakers.
Channel 12 News, Israel's leading commercial broadcaster, filed a petition with the High Court of Justice on Thursday against the Communications Law, arguing that the law would allow the prime minister to influence news content. The channel reported the petition itself. The move adds to a series of legal challenges against the law, which has been a subject of political controversy. Previous petitions have been filed by the Zulat Institute for Equality and Human Rights and opposition MKs Efrat Rayten and Eitan Ginzburg. The High Court previously halted the law in July, drawing sharp reactions from right-wing commentators. The new petition comes as the legal battle over the law continues.
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