Deal reached with Israeli gov't to protect National Library's independence

Posted on AllSides March 14th, 2023
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Israel's education minister and the National Library of Israel have reached an agreement on the appointment of senior library officials, ending government efforts to undermine the institution’s independence. The agreement lets Education Minister Yoav Kisch appoint one member to the library’s board and one to its audit committee, in addition to the four members of the library’s governing council appointed by the minister currently. Kisch heralded the deal as “a new era for the National Library.” The library said it welcomed the agreement and “believes this agreement will bolster the...

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