Kan
Whatever happens at the Eurovision final, Israelis feel that Noam Bettan has already won
Bettan has spent the time between the first semifinal and the final enjoying Vienna with his backup dancers and rehearsing for his Saturday night performance.
High Court cancels Karhi’s removal of KAN search chairwoman, orders appointment process to advance
Israel’s Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan greeted by cheering fans on turquoise carpet
Grapevine: Crown jewels
Coalition MK launches new legislation targeting Kan’s independence
The bill proposal, by Likud MK Osher Shkalim, is one of a number of proposals targeting Kan, which are being promoted by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.
Ambassador to US Michael Herzog doesn't see Trump giving green light to West Bank annexation - KAN
The ambassador, and older brother to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, said that any annexation could jeopardize Israel's normalization efforts with Saudi Arabia.
KAN privatization bill will not advance, Economics Committee chairman says
Communications Minister will attempt to form a special subcommittee in order to bypass the decision
Karhi says he will not follow High Court orders, after court blocks dismantling of KAN
Karhi claimed the order was unconstitutional based on his own assessment. He does not hold a law degree.
KAN are not the enemy: Ministers acting against Israel’s democratic character - opinion
These initiatives illustrate how some ministers have forgotten what is supposed to happen in a democracy – ideas are not meant to be controlled.
Karhi presents revamped program for partial Kan privatization
Kan's news branch will be shut down, its main news radio station will be privatized, and its budget will cut to NIS 500 million.
European Broadcasting chairman: KAN privatization will harm country’s democratic foundations
“Public service media play an indispensable role in fostering societies," EBU chairman, Noel Curran, wrote.
Israel's participation in Eurovision under threat due to KAN's privatization
A bill proposal is being pushed by Communications Minister MK Shlomo Karhi to privatize Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation.
Privatizing public broadcasting, turning the watchdog into a lapdog - opinion
Privatizing KAN is not just an unnecessary step but one that undermines the very foundations of a democratic society.
'Eurovision' and the 'US Election' among top Google searches for Israelis in 2024
The Google summary divided the most popular searches into categories, ranging from terms related to the war in Gaza and Lebanon, to pop culture and sports.
