Netanyahu Cabinet Votes to Defy High Court in Broadcast Regulator Dispute
Israel's cabinet unanimously voted to disregard a High Court order to keep the broadcast regulator operational, in an unprecedented challenge to judicial authority.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has unanimously voted to defy a High Court ruling, marking the first time the government has formally refused to recognize a court decision. The move involves the Second Authority for Television and Radio, which the court ordered to remain operational.
The government alleges that a wave of resignations from the regulatory body was orchestrated by the Communications Minister's office. The cabinet's action directly contravenes the court order to keep the regulator functioning.
This standoff represents a historic escalation in tensions between the executive and judicial branches in Israel, raising concerns about the rule of law and the separation of powers.
Source: First Squawk