Communication

Israel to launch platform for securing cross-government research

The project, called RAKMA, is designed to solve a problem that has long limited government research

 An illustrative image of an Israeli using security programs on a computer.
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Colorful logo and new font: Leumit Health Services launches a new communication language

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

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

Israelis nationwide report disruptions across Israel.

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


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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Israeli tech helps soldier with brain injuries heal and speak again

Through Israeli innovation, a wounded IDF soldier is able to communicate with his family once again.

Now Officer R can communicate with his caregivers and family members. "Tagid Li".

5 Reasons to Switch to eSIM Packages for Mobile in Israel and Abroad

eSIM is a modern alternative to traditional SIM cards that offers advantages for eSIM-based communication packages in Israel, abroad, and for integrated packages in both Israel and abroad.

 5 reasons to switch to mobile eSIM packages in Israel and abroad

Bad News for WhatsApp Users: Backup Will Cost Money

The change in the app's file storage format, on Google Drive's cloud, will require many users to pay in order to back up messages and videos over 15 gigabytes.


Communications Ministry funds network reception for bomb shelters

The transmitters provide radio reception coverage from Metulla to Beersheba, extending into protected areas and shelters.

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

5 signs your date went well and could lead to more

First dates can be challenging, but there are signs that indicate it went well. These signs may not be scientific, but they can give you an idea of whether there's potential for a second date

 What's a good sign that your first date went well?

Israel moves to block Lebanese, Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen

Karhi moved swiftly to sign an emergency order against al-Mayadeen after receiving the green light from Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and defense establishment officials.

 A Palestinian-Lebanese woman gestures while watching news on television at her residence in Beirut, Lebanon, October 25, 2023

New arrangements make distant-learning cheaper for wartime students

The decision comes as a result of lessons learned in the Communications Ministry from the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anais, a student at the International Bilingual School (EIB), attends her online lessons in her bedroom in Paris as a lockdown is imposed to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread in France, March 20, 2020.

IDF opens channels for Gazans to report Hamas humanitarian violations

"Share with us if Hamas prevents you from moving south on the Telegram account at the attached number!" IDF Arabic language spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee said.

 A Palestinian woman uses a Phone app that allows Gaza women to report domestic abuse anonymously, outside Gaza Women's Center in Gaza City May 31, 2022