Israel’s Netanyahu-led government formally declares it will not comply with a Supreme Court ruling related to television and the media regulator, setting up a potential constitutional crisis. Financial Times and other outlets report that the move is unprecedented in that the cabinet openly rejects the court’s decision and votes to disobey it. The dispute centers on the regulation of television, with the Supreme Court issuing a ruling that effectively freezes or constrains aspects of how the media regulator operates. The government’s decision is described as escalating a legal confrontation between the executive branch and the judiciary. The Times of Israel and Reuters report that the government’s stance is criticised by opposition figures and legal officials, who argue it undermines respect for court orders. Several outlets also note that prominent former Supreme Court presidents criticise the government’s lack of compliance with the ruling. Commentary in multiple reports frames the situation as heightening institutional tension, with observers warning it could pave the way for broader disregard of legal decisions if the standoff persists. The government’s position keeps open the possibility of further legal and political clashes as Israel’s institutions contend with how court authority is enforced.