<p>The Knesset plenum has approved splitting the Communications (Broadcasting) Bill by a majority of 52 votes to 45, in accordance with the decision of the special committee chaired by MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan.</p><p>Among the clauses to be split and advanced separately are the section on news providers, enforcement and oversight mechanisms, investment obligations for international providers, and additional regulatory clauses.</p><p>Concurrently, it was determined that the Second Authority for Television and Radio will continue to operate and will not be shut down at this stage, maintaining most of its existing powers.</p> | Read More in News from Israel