Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg urged parties to guarantee equal media access at all election events, including press conferences, tours, primaries, and campaign headquarters. He stressed that the public's right to know is paramount and that the call is a recommendation for proper conduct, not a binding legal instruction. Sohlberg's appeal follows the Democrats party's decision last week to bar Channel 14 from covering its primaries.
Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg called on all parties to ensure equal media access at every election event, including press conferences, tours, primaries, and campaign headquarters. He stressed that the public's right to know is the ultimate consideration and clarified that his appeal is a call for proper conduct, not a binding legal instruction.
The Zioneer reported moments ago that Sohlberg had made the appeal; the latest message adds the explicit clarification that the call is not a legal order, and notes the context of the Democrats party's decision last week to bar Channel 14 from covering its primaries. As The Zioneer reported on July 21, Channel 14 reporter Avraham Hasson said he was denied access to the Democrats' primaries because of his affiliation. The Democrats' move drew criticism from across the political spectrum.
Sohlberg's statement comes amid ongoing tensions over media access and election integrity. Earlier this week, Sohlberg rejected criticism from Likud MK Boaz Bismuth over appointments to the election committee, calling them 'highly professional.' President Isaac Herzog has also warned of threats to election integrity, hosting Sohlberg and the Shin Bet chief two weeks ago for a briefing on the matter.
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- DevelopingPolice demand raw footage from media of Sohlberg protests
- StrongChannel 14 reporter says Democrats party barred him from primaries over his affiliation
- StrongSohlberg rejects election committee criticism, says appointees 'highly professional'
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