Israeli Defense Minister Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling on Galei Tzahal Closure

Defense Minister Israel Katz strongly criticized the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the government's closure of Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio), rejecting the court's finding that the decision was based on "improper and foreign considerations." Katz objected to the court placing its judgment above elected government ministers who unanimously agreed there is no place for a civilian radio station with political content within the IDF. While acknowledging the court determined the government had authority to make the decision and rejected claims that primary legislation was required, Katz vowed to "complete the handling of this issue" if his party wins future elections.