Shlomo Karhi
Media revolution or power grab? Inside Shlomo Karhi’s Israeli media overhaul - interview
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says it’s time to open up Israel’s media market, a move some say is political and will weaken freedom of the press
The case for ending Israel's media monopoly protections - opinion
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges, law deans warn
Israeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says
Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.
Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes
A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.
Knesset sets special panel to fast-track Karhi’s communications reform
“And now the question is: what has changed? Why is the minister trying to bypass the committee with a comprehensive bill that reshapes the communications sector?”
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.
‘Stage two’ of Karhi’s controversial broadcasting bill proposes radio reform
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi launches "stage two" of his media overhaul with a plan to reshape Israel’s radio market, despite legal warnings and mounting opposition.
Knesset advances Communication Minister Karhi's controversial Israeli broadcasting reform bill
The bill includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market and, if it passes, is projected to fundamentally change it.
Israel's journalists petition High Court over controversial media reforms
Israel’s journalists push back against a new media reform bill, filing a High Court petition over its rushed advancement.
A-G Baharav-Miara warns broadcast law proposal by CM Shlomo Karhi 'endangers free press'
The proposal, raised on Sunday for the third time in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation, includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market.
'Through generations enemies have risen against Judaism': Ministers decry Tel Aviv synagogue ruling
The decision by the municipality was met with some condemnation by Israeli officials.
Karhi cannot be involved in council appts. for Israel's public broadcaster, court rules
The Office revealed relentless, inappropriate attempts by Karhi to interfere in the appointments.
Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing
In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.
