Israeli media
A-G Baharav-Miara criticizes Army Radio's closure, warns of impact on Israel's press freedom
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara criticized the hasty decision to shut down Army Radio, calling it a step toward restricting media freedom in Israel.
Inside Israel's media war: Who shapes the narrative now?
Media revolution or power grab? Inside Shlomo Karhi’s Israeli media overhaul - interview
The case for ending Israel's media monopoly protections - opinion
Israel's 24-hour news channel that expanded into Hebrew with translated content - comment
A cash-strapped pivot to Hebrew programming has hollowed out the network’s once-lively English and French coverage, leaving viewers and staff wondering what might have been.
Gov’t committee greenlights controversial media reform bill
The bill now heads to the Knesset plenum to begin its legislative process, which will likely take months.
Ronit Ganon-Amit appointed CEO of i24NEWS, Frank Melloul promoted to chairman
According to a statement by i24NEWS, Ronit Ganon-Amit brings "extensive experience in media, communications, and digital strategy to her new role."
All of us in the media were complicit in October 7 - opinion
Journalists are not supposed to simply regurgitate what they are told – whether it is claims like “Hamas is deterred” or “Sinwar doesn’t want war.”
Netanyahu's testimony contradicted by Likud ad spending records
Contrary to Netanyahu's testimony, the Likud party invested an estimated NIS 283,300 in advertisements in Walla in January 2015.
Lapid at ‘Media Freedom Conference’ – Israeli democracy ‘under attack’
“This government doesn't want balance, it wants media like in Hungary, like in Russia – restrained, frightened, submissive, shallow,” Lapid said.
A-G's office has 'serious concerns' that the government is silencing Israeli public broadcasting
Baharav-Miara's office warns that the communications minister's bill to privatize Kan could stifle media independence and shut down government criticism.
Walking a fine line between persuasion and reporting in political media - opinion
A new analysis shows how the media can manipulate our understanding of events. From false reports to biased narratives, the media's role in shaping reality is crucial and controversial.
Israeli media must stop portraying criticism as antisemitism - opinion
Words create reality, which is why the separation between views and news in media ethics is so important.
Israel returns Associated Press equipment previously seized for contravening Al Jazeera law
AP reported that the equipment was only being used to broadcast a general view of northern Gaza, however Israel claimed they had been asked to cease transmission and did not comply.
