The end of the post-colonial era: The transformation in Israeli media law on the State’s 70th anniversary

Dramatic changes in media law and practice took place on Israel’s 70th year of independence: The Press Ordinance was abolished; the Broadcasting Authority (IBA) replaced by Israeli Corporation (IBC); Second Law (which governs commercial broadcasting) amended, abolishing “dual broadcasting model” established 1990s. What characterizes these is that they mark breaking up policy structure from its post-colonial roots. new laws demonstrate for first time history a unique structure.