Petition to Central Elections Committee against broadcast of 'The Patriots' program on election day

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The organization "Academia for a Democratic Israel" petitioned the Central Elections Committee demanding that the broadcast of the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14 be prevented, hours before polling stations close. The petition against the promo "Leaking the polls," according to the petitioners, is based on the claim that presenting satirical polls may violate the law. Justice Noam Sohlberg demanded Channel 14's response by noon.

Yotam Zamri, a panelist on Channel 14, sharply criticized the petitioners and claimed that behind the move stands a desire to control public discourse. According to him, opposition to the program is not limited to election day alone, and he warned of broader consequences.