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What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer

Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana oversees votes on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's communications sector reform bill, July 16, 2026.
  Eden Golan representing Israel walks on stage during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

‘Next Star’ to select Israel’s Eurovision 2027 representative

 Noam Bettan representing Israel and guests celebrate during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 9, 2025

Communications c'mtee approves splitting Karhi's media legislation amid legal adviser's opposition


Suspect arrested in connection to death threats to Israeli reporters

Multiple reporters from KAN News, N12 and Channel 13 have been attacked in recent days as organized groups of right-wing extremists have taken to the streets for acts of retributive violence.

Israeli journalist Dana Weiss at a conference of the Israeli Television News Company in Jerusalem on March 7, 2021.

Charges re-filed against rapist who accused ex of murdering Tair Rada

Ola was publicly accused several times of the murder of Tair Rada, 14, in 2006, by the creators of a true-crime series "Shadow of Truth," basing their claim solely on the testimony of her rapist.

Israelis take part in a demonstration in support of the 16 year old victim of a gang rape in Eilat a few days ago, in Tel Aviv. August 22, 2020

Israel Prize pummeled by literary studies scandal

"Prof. Nitza Ben Dov is a diligent and multifaceted researcher, but she does not stand for the excellence... the award demands," Prof. Yaffa Berlowtiz, one of the judges, said.

Prof. Nitza Ben Dov

Closing Army Radio: The beginning of the end of Israel's public broadcast

There is something anachronistic about an army station in a democratic country.

A SOLDIER from Army Radio at the station in 2013.

‘Rabenu’ looks at Rabbi Nahman and his followers

More than 200 years after his death, Rabbi Nahman still wields an enormous influence over his followers.

SHULI RAND appears in ‘Rabbenu.’

Former IBA director-general Joseph Barel dies, aged 79

Barel was passionate about the importance of an English-language news broadcast, and the prevelence of such today shows he was ahead of his time.

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Grapevine: Familiarity breeds contempt

President Reuven Rivlin voting for the 23rd Knesset on Monday

The sudden firing of Lucy Aharish from KAN

KAN said its decision to fire Aharish was part of its staff cutbacks due to the coronavirus cutback, but we don't buy it.

Channel 2 television's Lucy Aharish

Lucy Aharish fired from Kan 11 after taking part in rally

Aharish is a veteran journalist and presenter who has appeared on many networks, including i24 and the now-defunct Channel 10.

Lucy Aharish and Tzhai Halevy talk interfaith love on CNN.

Endangered Meretz to vote on cancelling primary on Sunday

Sa'ar vows to win 40 seats if he beats Netanyahu

Meretz leader, Tamar Zandberg voting