Netanyahu Defies the Courts: Israel’s Constitutional Crisis Explained (Level 1)

The Israeli government recently refused to follow a ruling by the country's highest court. This is the first time in Israel's history that the government has openly said it will not obey the Supreme Court. The dispute is about a media regulator and the sale of a television channel. The court said the regulator could keep working, even though some members had left. The government disagreed and said it would not accept any decision from the regulator. This action is part of a long fight between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the judiciary. Critics say the government's move could lead to more problems. Israel has an election in a few months, and the country is already very divided. Many people are worried about the future of democracy and unity in Israel.