Gali Baharav-Miara

Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by the Israel Press Council.

The court held that the state acted improperly when it declined to hear the family’s appeal against the closure of the investigative file into Kestelman’s death

The court ruled that the decision was procedurally flawed and legally untenable, and that both the revision of the term-ending process and the subsequent dismissal were void. 

Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.

The President’s Residence unequivocally denied any connection between Herzog and the memorandum. Officials told reporters that Herzog did not know the document until the media contacted him.

A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.

The complaint further criticized Israel Police, noting that officers were present at the scene, but did not intervene when the display was presented.

The IDF and Shin Bet have insisted that only a full state commission of inquiry has the legal authority to examine sensitive operational decisions.

Critics say Israel’s system lacks the structural safeguards that would prevent a weakened oversight of government actions under a divided A-G role.

The so-called "deep state" is currently ruling Israeli politics, but it's little more than a farce excuse designed by Israel's leaders.