Media
Weaponizing influencers: How Iran is using access diplomacy to cement its narrative
Western media personalities who visited Iran this week have parroted the regime’s claims that foreign-backed rioters are behind the recent unrest.
Hong Kong hands media mogul Jimmy Lai 20-year prison sentence
MKs urge attorney-general to probe alleged conflict of interest in Channel 13 sale
Israeli businessman Blavatnik chooses Netanyahu-linked Patrick Drahi for Channel 13 purchase
Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January
By the time the High Court hearing takes place in late January, elements of the dismantling process may already be underway.
FPA welcomes Israel's High Court move to curb delays on journalists' entry to Gaza
The FPA has repeatedly requested access to Gaza since June, but permission was denied by the state, citing security concerns.
Army Radio closure would restrict freedom of expression in Israel, attorney-general warns
Should the government's decision pass, Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, would cease its operations at the very latest by March 1.
Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday
Defense Minister Israel Katz argued that the station’s original purpose as a platform serving IDF soldiers and their families has been overshadowed by political content.
Yaniv Sne appointed Partner at OMD, OMNICOM’s representative in Israel
Sane has 20 years of experience in advertising and media. Ido Har-Tov calls him “the best media professional in Israel.” Rami Yehoshua says he is “excited and delighted.”
Netanyahu denies directing Walla coverage in Case 4000 testimony, disputes Hefetz’s account
The case - also known as the Bezeq-Walla affair - centers on allegations that Netanyahu granted regulatory benefits to Bezeq's controlling shareholder in exchange for favorable coverage.
What learning a new language can teach you about yourself
How is Iran responding to the attack on Jews in Australia? - analysis
After the Bondi Beach mass murder, Iranian state media avoided praise but sought to link the antisemitic attack to the Gaza war, while pro-Iran commentators justified the killings.
Americans tune out news as social media becomes main source of information, Pew finds
When asked about artificial intelligence (AI), a negligible percentage reported regularly receiving news from AI sources such as ChatGPT.
Israel’s media has not learned the lessons of the October 7 massacre - opinion
Israel’s media continues to repeat IDF claims without scrutiny, and after the October 7 massacre, that failure is dangerous.
