Israel Moves to Close Army Radio
Army Radio, also called Galei Tzahal, is officially part of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Despite its military affiliation, it has operated a significant news division staffed by both soldiers and civilian reporters, many of whom have often voiced criticism of the government and the armed forces.
The closure was endorsed on Monday following a proposal by Defense Minister Israel Katz. He has already instructed the IDF to begin dismantling the station’s operations. Katz argued that the broadcaster’s involvement in political content undermines the neutrality and cohesion of the military. He labeled Army Radio a “democratic anomaly,” claiming its programming has pulled the IDF into political controversies and weakened its unity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported the decision, emphasizing that it is unusual for a military-run broadcaster to serve the general public. He remarked that such arrangements are found “in North Korea and maybe a few other countries,” stressing that Israel should not be among them.
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