Israel closes case against Disney, YES

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Israel closes case against Disney, YES

JERUSALEM Reuters -- Israel's Competition Authority said Tuesday it closed a case against Walt Disney and Bezeq Israel Telecom's satellite TV unit YES after the companies agreed to cancel an exclusive streaming deal.

The Competition Authority looked into the matter, and the companies had applied for permission from the competition authority.

The agencies said on Monday that the companies withdrew their request for exclusivity.

The authority said that Disney is free to negotiate and enter into any agreement regarding the distribution of Disney broadcasts with competitors of YES.