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חוק מניעת פגיעת גוף שידורים זר בביטחון המדינה (הוראת שעה – חרבות ברזל) (תיקון מס' 2), התשפ"ה-2024
Government bill · Published 21 Nov 2024
- 1Tabled
- 2Reading 119 Nov 2024
- 3Committee
- 4Readings 2-320 Nov 2024
- 5Published21 Nov 2024
How it affects you
An order stopping a foreign channel’s activity can last up to 60 days instead of 45. The authority to restrict or stop a foreign channel in Israel remains in force until May 31, 2025.
Who gains
- The communications minister Can exercise the authority for up to 60 days Section 1
- The communications minister Can exercise the authority until May 31, 2025 Section 2
Who pays
- Foreign broadcasters Remain exposed to restrictions or shutdowns in Israel Section 2
Under the table
Passed quickly
1 days from first reading to the final vote, against a median of 39 in this Knesset.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Few committee meetings
Only one committee meeting discussed this law.
Extended again
The temporary provision was extended again, 2 extensions so far.
How they voted
| Vote | Count |
|---|---|
| For | 25 |
| Against | 7 |
| Abstained | 1 |
| Did not vote | 87 |
13 for
4 against
Who was in the room
הוועדה לביטחון לאומי
One committee meeting on this law
Invited most often
- המשרד לביטחון לאומי3
- משרד המשפטים3
- משרד התקשורת1
1 committee meetings
- 19 Nov 2024הוועדה לביטחון לאומי