32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?

Israel

Israel

Answer
Yes
Source

"The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee of the Knesset shall... determine the times to be allocated to each of the lists of candidates for the broadcast of election propaganda on the radio..."

Source: Article 15(a), Knesset Elections Law (Propaganda Methods), 1959

"The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee of the Knesset shall determine, after consultation with... and the Director General of Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, the times that will be dedicated to the broadcast of election propaganda on television..."

Source: Article 15(a), Knesset Elections Law (Propaganda Methods), 1959

 

Comment

The law states that television broadcasts will take place on the channels of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. There is no similar rule regarding radio broadcasts - this is determined by the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee. Broadcasting for the parties is free.

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