Israeli media

Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector

Legislation passes 53-48, granting the government sweeping broadcasting powers amid warnings of harm to media freedom.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi are seen in the Knesset plenum during a vote on the minister's communications reform, in Jerusalem, July 16, 2026
‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

What to watch in Israel this week: Welcoming new seasons of ‘Rivals,’ ‘The Bear'

Liraz Chamami (left) and Talia Lynne Ronn at the premiere of Unconditional at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

The TV series, 'Unconditional,' has its Israeli premiere - review

Former hostage Emily Damari lights the torch during the main rehearsal of the 77th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Thousands urge Israeli media to skip state Independence Day ceremony, air civilian alternative


Netanyahu's testimony contradicted by Likud ad spending records

Contrary to Netanyahu's testimony, the Likud party invested an estimated NIS 283,300 in advertisements in Walla in January 2015.

 The Walla logo seen next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024

Lapid at ‘Media Freedom Conference’ – Israeli democracy ‘under attack’

“This government doesn't want balance, it wants media like in Hungary, like in Russia – restrained, frightened, submissive, shallow,” Lapid said.

 “Emergency” conference opposition leader Yair Lapid's party hosted in the Knesset in Jerusalem.

A-G's office has 'serious concerns' that the government is silencing Israeli public broadcasting

Baharav-Miara's office warns that the communications minister's bill to privatize Kan could stifle media independence and shut down government criticism.

 The broadcast offices and studios of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Jerusalem January 31, 2023.

Walking a fine line between persuasion and reporting in political media - opinion

A new analysis shows how the media can manipulate our understanding of events. From false reports to biased narratives, the media's role in shaping reality is crucial and controversial.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem, earlier this year. Either reporters have lost the ability to collect facts or they see themselves simply as conduits for leaks and behind-the-back maneuverings, the writer charges.

Israeli media must stop portraying criticism as antisemitism - opinion

Words create reality, which is why the separation between views and news in media ethics is so important.

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media while standing in front of a portrait of Theodore Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, during a visit to the Independence Hall in Tel Aviv October 14, 2010.

Israel returns Associated Press equipment previously seized for contravening Al Jazeera law

AP reported that the equipment was only being used to broadcast a general view of northern Gaza, however Israel claimed they had been asked to cease transmission and did not comply.

 Equipment seized in Al Jazeera office in Nazareth

Israel’s media and political discussions are watched closely in region - analysis

The broader point is that everyone in the region is watching closely developments in Israel, Israeli politics, and other pertinent issues.

 THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS signing ceremony at the White House in September 2020: It was an erroneous perception that peace agreements and normalization with our Arab neighbors could be achieved without paying any political price to our Palestinian neighbors, says the writer.

Will Israeli media ever feature a Gaza resident's personal column? - opinion

On October 7, kindness and naivety seemed so far away, almost nonexistent. Fares had stopped responding to my messages long before.

 The Jerusalem Post and its sister newspaper, Maariv.

Israeli minister targets Haaretz newspaper for 'anti-Israel incitement'

Karhi explained that much of the paper’s funding comes from ads and subscriptions purchased by the government.

 An illustration of israel daily newspapers, including The Jerusalem Post, Maariv and Haaretz. Taken October 13, 2012

Refuse-to-serve: Biased Israeli media is not reporting the full story - opinion

They feel no need to hide anonymously behind left-wing reporters. And they have no other way of making their voice heard.

 GOLANI SOLDIERS take part in a training exercise, 2021. This week, hundreds of Golani reservists have been participating in a massive training exercise, and not a single reserve soldier refused to show-up for duty, according to their commander