Opposition members on the Knesset Communications Committee, in a statement attributed to MK Yuval Sadeh (Yesh Atid), allege that foreign interests and bribes penetrated the media regulation bill's text, calling for an inquiry. They say the fight now moves to the plenum and, if necessary, the courts.
Opposition members on the Knesset Communications Committee have escalated their criticism of the media regulation bill, now alleging that beyond procedural flaws, the text may have been shaped by foreign interests and bribery. MK Yuval Sadeh (Yesh Atid) released a statement Monday afternoon asserting that the bill inflicts damage on democracy and its foundations. The opposition has stated it will continue its fight in the plenum and, if needed, in the courts. As The Zioneer reported earlier in the same thread, the opposition previously demanded a block on Sunday's vote citing procedural failures. The allegations of foreign penetration represent a new, more severe claim. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has previously accused the opposition of trying to sabotage the reform by leaning on law enforcement, denying any improper influence.
2 developments
- DevelopingOpposition MKs allege procedural flaws in media bill publication, blocking reservations
- DevelopingOpposition MKs submit full letter to Knesset legal advisor, demand halt to communications law
- DevelopingOpposition slams Knesset legal advisor for enabling media bill procedural maneuver
- StrongOpposition MKs and civil rights group file High Court petitions against communications law
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