Television

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

TV Time: Check out the TV shows coming up on Israeli television this week.

‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.
Cellcom TV and Shortical  are launching the micro–drama category

The new format of Cellcom TV: Series of two minutes

 Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, or Yom HaZikaron, at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem April 21, 2026.

Netanyahu on '60 Minutes' - what he said, didn't say - analysis

LIRAZ CHAMAMI (left) and Talia Lynne Ronn in the highly anticipated ‘Unconditional,’ a series about a devoted parent whose child may have deliberately endangered them both.

‘Unconditional’ is a complex, addictive fresh series - review


‘Let’s start bigger’: Israelis behind ‘The Department of Magic’ detail creative process - interview

Amit Weiss, an acting and cinema student at Sapir Academic College near Sderot, and Talia Novich, a technical writer in Haifa, are creatively inseparable.

The Department of Magic.

Israelis report outages across country, television, internet, mobile data disruptions

The Communications Ministry said the cause of the incident was unknown, while malfunctions were mainly reported on Hot Mobile and Partner.  

Israelis nationwide report disruptions across Israel.

Going into 2026, let's choose to practice gratitude - opinion

As Rabbi Tal Sessler writes in his book 'Torah for Mental Health': 'Gratitude isn’t just a feeling. It’s a practice.' So, let’s practice: A happy and grateful new year to readers near and far!

'Gratitude is a practise.'

Netflix seals $72 billion Warner Bros deal in one of decade’s largest media takeovers

What began as a quiet fact-finding mission turned into a $72 billion blockbuster, as Netflix beat out Paramount and Comcast to clinch Warner Bros’ studios.

Warner Brothers logo over a backdrop of Netflix logos.

Israel Prize-winning director Ram Loevy passes away at 85

After the Six-Day War, Loevy helped set up the Israel Broadcasting Authority and Channel One in the late Sixties. He also taught at several film schools.

Israel-Prize winning filmmaker Ram Loevy.

Hagai Levi's 'Etty's updated setting detracts from the story, frustrating viewers - review

'Etty' is based on the diaries of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch-Jewish writer who chronicled her journey as the Nazis occupied Holland. Removing the Nazis from the story is frustrating and distracting.

JULIA WINDISCHBAUER as Etty in the new series from Hagai Levi.

TV Time: 'Freakier Friday' is funny, 'Nutuk' is dramatic and 'Pluribus' is not worth watching

Channel 12 drama series, 'Nutuk', continues to keep tension high while Apple TV's 'Pluribus' falls flat despite rapturous reviews.

JAMIE LEE CURTIS, left, and Lindsay Lohan in ‘Freakier Friday.’

BBC slammed for rejecting all CAMERA appeals against Arabic-language Gaza coverage - report

BBC’s complaints unit rejected all CAMERA appeals over BBC Arabic’s Israel Hamas war reporting, sparking criticism from UK political figures over bias concerns.

The logo of the BBC is displayed above the entrance of Broadcasting House on November 12, 2025 in London, UK.

Partner launches Partner tv+ – an upgraded television service with exclusive content

Partner is launching Partner tv+ – a new television service featuring an upgraded interface, updated app, and exclusive content.

Partner tv+

TV Time: ‘Happy Place’ offers a touching and humorous look at modern society's challenges

KAN 11’s new dark comedy mixes comedy with heartfelt moments as a speech therapist faces family and personal turmoil.

A PROMO POSTER for ‘Happy Place.’