Three coalition lawmakers have not yet arrived for tonight's Knesset Communications Committee vote on the media regulation bill, with the session running from 17:00 to 22:00, according to a statement issued by reform supporters. The absence could block the bill, risking months of legislative work.
A fresh crisis hit the Knesset Communications Committee tonight as coalition supporters warned that three coalition MKs have not yet arrived for the scheduled vote on the media regulation bill. The session is set to run from 17:00 to 22:00. 'Every vote of a Knesset member who is absent tonight from the media committee could bring down this important reform,' a statement circulated by reform advocates said. The development comes after a long series of delays and procedural clashes. As The Zioneer previously reported, opposition lawmakers have demanded Sunday's vote be blocked over alleged procedural failures, and associates of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana were reported to have worked to stall the law through bureaucratic means — claims his office denies. The reform aims to restructure broadcasting licensing and regulatory oversight; opponents argue it would weaken media independence and enable political pressure on outlets. What remains unconfirmed is which specific coalition lawmakers are absent and whether the vote can be postponed.
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