Israeli TV

Remembering Haim Yavin, the voice that defined Israeli television news

A personal remembrance of Haim Yavin, whose calm authority, historic “mahapach” broadcast, and commitment to independent journalism shaped Israeli television news.

Israeli television anchor and documentary filmmaker Haim Yavin attends a debate organized by the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on March 06, 2013.
Haim Yavin

Haim Yavin, iconic Israeli news anchor known as 'Mr. Television,' dies at 93

US-ENTERTAINMENT-STREAMING-WARNER-NETFLIX-FILM The HBO Max logo is seen outside the Warner Bros. Discovery offices in Culver City, California, on December 5, 2025.

What to watch this week: Larry David's new HBO comedy, talking sheep, and Kim Novak

A SCENE from ‘In the Hand of Dante.’

What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'


Family seeks recognition for ancestor forcibly recruited to Ottoman army, died in service

The Turkish army forced Moshe Efroni, one of the pioneers of the first aliyah, to enlist during the First World War, else he be deported with his family back to Russia.

 The surrender of Jerusalem, December 9, 1917.

New documentary features Israelis, Palestinians who have lost family to conflict

The film advocates for the idea that in order to have any hope of peace, both sides must be able to see both the pain and the humanity of the other.

 A SCENE from ‘A Narrow Bridge.’

Leonard Cohen’s Yom Kippur War tour to become TV drama

Leonard Cohen made took a spontaneous tour around Israel during the Yom Kippur War to entertain the IDF troops.

 LEONARD COHEN entertaining weary IDF troops during the Yom Kippur War, accompanied on guitar by Israeli singer-songwriter Matti Caspi, with Gen. Ariel Sharon in close attendance.

What were the 10 best Israeli-made TV shows of the last year?

Four thrillers, four musical series, hasidic dramas and youth comedies all make up the list of Israel's best TV shows from the year 5782.

 YEHUDA LEVI in ‘Fire Dance.’

Famous Israeli media star Gal Uchovsky's sexual misconduct case closed

Israel's Central District Prosecutor's Office moved to dismiss the sexual misconduct case against the Israeli TV personality, journalist and producer.

 Israeli screenwriter Gal Uchovsky attends the funeral of Fashion designer Alber Elbaz, April, 2021

'Image of Victory' and other hot shows for the summer

While Image of Victory, an antiwar epic set during the War of Independence, should ideally be seen on the big screen, it still plays well at home.

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‘Fauda’ heads to Europe, still enthralling - TV review

The new season of Fauda began airing on Yes TV Action last night at 10 p.m. and is also available on Yes VOD and Sting TV.

 ITZIK COHEN AND Lior Raz in ‘Fauda.’

Shira Haas cast in Netflix series, as Kan’s 'Rehearsals' begins streaming on Hulu

Haas will play one of the investigating officers, DC Maplewood, in 'Bodies,' a British crime thriller that is being adapted from a Si Spencer graphic novel.

 Photo of Shira Haas from 'Unorthodox'

Jam-packed 'Jerusalem' and fond farewells

The exciting, suspenseful world of the latest Israeli TV.

Hot's new cop show ‘Jerusalem.’

Has Israeli TV lost all interest in Nazi-hunting?

From my personal experience of directing the Jerusalem office of the Simon Wiesenthal, the toughest “nut to crack,” has always been Israeli television.

 Visitors seen standing next to a display of swastika banners at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on April 26, 2022, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.