Communication

Why does a landline phone still exist in hotel rooms? It turns out there are good reasons

With so many smart apps connected to your hotel stay, what is the point of the landline phone next to the bed?

Why does a landline phone still exist in hotel rooms?
An illustrative image of a supportive mother talking to her child.

Lost for words: Analysis shows humanity lost 28% of its daily conversation over 14 years

Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

The language gap – and why it matters - opinion

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea, north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast, Iran, April 22, 2026.

IRGC‑linked Tasnim warns of risks to undersea cables below Strait of Hormuz


El Al appoints veteran diplomat Michal Gerstleras new head of communications

With over 20 years in government and diplomacy, Gerstler returns to Israel to lead El Al's strategic communications amid industry challenges.

 Gerstler returns to Israel to lead El Al's communications and government relations.

Jerusalem calling: The birth of Mandate-era broadcasting in British Palestine

In 1950, two years after the establishment of the State of Israel, Jerusalem Calling (by now Kol Yerushalayim) merged with Kol Yisrael, which became the country’s official radio station.

 An Arab Tahkt group performs on the radio.

Stay updated abroad: Partner’s exclusive collaboration with Screen iL TV service

Partner Communications Group launches a summer benefit, offering customers purchasing overseas communication packages a subscription to Screen iL TV service for a week, free of charge.

 Screen IL

Communication companies face fines of Millions for extended response times

Communications Ministry to fine companies for prolonged response times at service centers, totaling around NIS 3 million, affecting Expon 018, Bezeq, Wecom, Yes, Pelephone, and Rami Levy. 

 The law states: no more than six minutes of waiting

Bill to expand 'Al Jazeera Law' passes Knesset preliminary vote

The bill expands the Communication Minister's authority to shut down foreign media.

 AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

Is Israel losing the war against Hamas in Gaza? - opinion

Does Israel have professional crisis communications? The answer is yes, but it is extremely limited.

 IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari delivers Sunday evening public address. March 24, 2024.

Former communication minister says he was extorted for political appointment - report

According to the report, Natan threatened that if Kara did not implement  the move his "political career will be eliminated."

 Then-Communications  Ayoub Kara seen with Yulia Shamalov-Berkovich, October 31, 2017

Will the age of hashtags become the age of AI prompts? - opinion

For now, we are living in the age of the hashtag and not of the cool-off prompt. Hashtags – more so than prompts – act as behavioral commands rather than as tools for communication.

 Artificial intelligence

HOT Group signs new electricity supply agreement

HOT Group announces another power supply agreement with Dorad Energy, marking a significant step as HOT Energy enters the private electricity supply market in Israel.


Journalists Union demands Communications Ministry stop 'hunting' Arab journalists

Several Arabic-speaking journalists were questioned by police after they were suspected of broadcasting for Al-Jazeera.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi presents his reform in the communication market to journalists, in Jerusalem, July 17, 2023.