Published: 21 March 2017
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Rivlin joins growing list of detractors who think Netanyahu's move over fate of new public broadcasting corporation is misguided.
Yesh Atid rules out alternative coalition as ministers bid to defuse crisis – Marissa Newman – The Times of Israel 19.03.17
Lapid puts kibosh on Herzog bid for new coalition; Deri says he will try to heal gov’t rift when Netanyahu returns from China. Netanyahu has reportedly threatened to call early elections if his coalition refuses to cancel reforms that would give state media greater editorial independence, demanding that a new law be enacted to increase state supervision over all broadcasters.
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Netanyahu’s attitude toward the media is irrational - and pathetic – Chemi Shalev – Haaretz 18.03.17
The Prime Minister is the Supreme Leader of Israeli politics but his obsession with the media is driving him bananas.
Netanyahu seeks to control all media November 8, 2016
Likud MK pens anguished account of culture of fear in Netanyahu's coalition – Raoul Wootliff – The Times of Israel 18.03.17
Israeli elections now – Haaretz Editorial 20.03.17
Too frequent elections are bad for governance and stability. But the Netanyahu-Bennett government is the worst Israel has ever had. The harm of its remaining is greater than the damage another early election may cause.
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