Overview
- The panel of Justices Daphne Barak‑Erez, Alex Stein and Yechiel Kasher issued a temporary injunction in response to five petitions challenging the move against the military‑run broadcaster.
- The state must submit its explanation by March 15, effectively putting the planned March 1 shutdown on hold.
- During hearings, the justices questioned arguments that Galei Tzahal enjoys special legal protections or requires legislation to be closed.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Knesset Constitution Committee chair Simcha Rothman condemned the order as improper judicial interference.
- Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi had warned that broadcasts after March 1 would violate the government decision, a position now paused under the injunction.