The Knesset Communications Committee ended its debate on the controversial media regulation bill after only five hours Sunday night, according to N12's Daphna Liel. Opposition lawmakers expressed outrage, claiming that large portions of the bill were not discussed.
The Knesset Communications Committee concluded its debate on the media regulation bill Sunday night after only five hours, according to N12's Daphna Liel. Opposition lawmakers voiced outrage, claiming that entire sections of the bill were not discussed, in what they termed a 'snatch' (machtaf) maneuver.
The bill, which aims to weaken media regulation, has been a contentious issue in the Knesset. The Zioneer has previously reported on the bill's progress, including opposition lawmakers being ejected from an earlier committee meeting and coalition absences that stalled the reform. The bill passed its committee stage in early July and has been moving toward final Knesset votes.
It remains unclear whether the truncated debate will affect the bill's legislative timeline. The opposition has criticized the coalition for rushing the process.
3 developments
- DevelopingOpposition MKs demand Sunday vote be blocked over procedural failures
- DevelopingOpposition MKs allege foreign interests and bribes penetrated media bill text
- DevelopingOpposition lawmakers ejected from Knesset committee on media bill
- DevelopingCoalition MKs absent from media bill committee talks, stalling reform
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