Communication

'Wide-scale attack' on media: Israel’s leading journalists warn against Shlomo Karhi's reform

Leading journalists believe the proposed reforms to the media landscape are not about expanding choice, but about silencing dissent

Journalists from across the political spectrum are warning that moves to change the media echo illiberal models found in countries like Hungary and Turkey.
Israelis nationwide report disruptions across Israel.

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

An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January

 View of the IDF's Army Radio station headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025

Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday


End to reception problems at events: Pelephone unveils 5G MAX network

The company introduced dedicated packages on the new network and demonstrated in Israel the ability to deploy the network anywhere with speeds of up to about 6 gigabits. What are the prices?


Ministry's plan to boost cellular reception in Judea and Samaria

Communication Ministry to connect dozens of sites in Judea and Samaria to cellular communication outside the Green Line, investing NIS 50 million to improve coverage and eliminate disruptions.

 Cellular antenna

This is how Israel plans to combat telephone fraud targeting the elderly

Dr. Shlomo Karhi, Communications Minister, spearheads a crucial initiative to shield the elderly and new immigrants from the scourge of telephone fraud.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.

Meta Israel's communications chief: It’s the abilities, not the disabilities

"Pick up your head, look around, and remember that it’s the abilities, not the disabilities, that really count," says Maayan Sarig, head of communications and partnerships at Meta Israel.

Maayan Sarig, Head of Communications & Partnerships at Meta Israel

Ever wish your dog could understand you? New research suggests they can

Pet dogs can learn to respond to human words because they understand that some ‘stand for’ objects.

 A study has made the surprising discovery by recording brain activity that dogs generally also know that certain words “stand for” certain objects. when they hear those words, they activate a matching mental representation in their minds.

Communications Ministry to fine cell companies for poor reception

First time: Ministry of Communications intends to fine Pelephone, Partner, Cellcom, Hot Mobile, and Wicom around 9 million shekels for not meeting 95% 4G cellular coverage requirements in settlements

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Can you hear me now: Cell companies face fine for bad service

If the sanctions go through, this will be the first time that such sanctions are imposed.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.

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WhatsApp's new design options aim for organized messaging

The various new “options will save people time and allow them to communicate more effectively through their WhatsApp messages,” Meta said in a statement. 

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Israel says it approves Starlink services in Gaza field hospital

The Communications Ministry also said that Starlink -- Elon Musk's satellite network and the world's largest satellite operator -- will be enabled in Israel for the first time.

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