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.

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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


Media Comment: Netanyahu and the press

It is this one-sidedness and lack of truth that is helping Netanyahu. Israel, though, is losing.

Media screens from Israeli media show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Media Comment: To film or not to film?

Israel is on the receiving end of too many negative portrayals.

Elor Azaria, July 29 2017.

Media Comment: Breaking the silence

The past few weeks have demonstrated the wisdom of our Sages.

Israeli television control room

Kan reports rise in ratings

1.675 million people listen to Kan radio stations on a daily basis.

FILE PHOTO: Employees work in the offices of Kan, the new Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 3, 2016.

Ex-Keshet CEO sues women who accused him of sexual harassment

Gilady filed a suit against two female journalists, Oshrat Kotler and Neri Livneh, accusing them of lying and of conspiring to make his life difficult.

Scales of Justice symbol

Media comment: Still impotent

Our sages always admonished us: “Wise people, be careful with your words.” But there is some distance between expressing yourself strongly and being suspended.

Microphone

Viewpoint: Public trust in mass media

Breaking, turning, and soaring?

Israeli public trust in the media, 2003-17

Nasrallah Between Israel and the Arabs

The Jerusalem Post

Confidence in elected, appointed officials decreasing for Israeli public

Some 53% of all Jewish respondents agreed with the statement that “the religious population is gradually taking control of the state.”

An Israeli casts her ballot for the parliamentary election at a polling station

Media comment: The Israeli media is unpopular because it is biased

The media in Israel is not very popular.

HOW MEDIA covers issues is influenced by its internal biases.