Former Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel said that incitement against the media is dangerous, especially when it comes from government ministers, and called on the police to prosecute offenders and on the government to cease its attacks. He criticized Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi for seeing his role as responsible for broadcasts and for inciting against media bodies. (N12)
Former Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel (Blue and White) on Tuesday sharply criticized the government's rhetoric toward the media, warning that incitement from ministers, particularly Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, poses a threat to democracy. In statements reported by N12, Hendel argued that a communications minister should focus on infrastructure, not on dictating content or attacking broadcasters. He called on police to fully enforce the law against offenders and urged the government to stop its verbal assaults. The remarks come amid ongoing controversy over Karhi's legislative push to restructure public broadcasting and his frequent clashes with media outlets. Hendel's criticism adds to a growing list of public figures—including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and media scholars—who have warned that the government's approach risks undermining democratic norms and the rule of law. The police have not yet responded to Hendel's call.
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