The Union of Journalists in Israel says it will petition the High Court of Justice against the government’s decision to shut down Army Radio, arguing the move constitutes a severe violation of freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
In a statement following the cabinet’s unanimous approval of Defense Minister Israel Katz’s proposal to close the IDF-run station by March 2026, the organization says the decision is “unreasonable and disproportionate” and undermines the foundations of democracy and the rule of law.
The union also argues that the cabinet lacks the authority to intervene in matters regarding the station, saying responsibility for Army Radio rests with the Knesset, as part of Israel’s public broadcasting framework.
According to the Union of Journalists, Army Radio’s news programming is “an integral part of public broadcasting,” as established under the Public Broadcasting Law and Supreme Court rulings, and therefore cannot be terminated by a government decision alone.
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