Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has sharply criticized the government's decision to close Army Radio, calling it illegal and part of a broader attempt to restrict press freedom in Israel. She argued that the closure was rushed, lacked consideration of alternatives, and was intended to silence a central media outlet. Baharav-Miara warned that this move is not isolated but part of a larger effort to reshape Israel's broadcasting landscape, reducing diversity in news and current affairs coverage. The Supreme Court has temporarily frozen the closure following multiple petitions, as concerns grow over the impact on free speech and media independence, especially ahead of the upcoming general elections.