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
'No connection to reality': Yariv Levin accuses Channel 14 commentator of extortion, threats
"He demanded personal things from me and threatened me if I did not comply with his demands," Levin told Radio 94FM.
Israeli officials react to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's resignation
Several members of Knesset applauded Bar for making "the right and appropriate decision," while others decried the move, saying he had already been fired.
Netanyahu 'puzzled' by court decision to freeze firing of Ronen Bar
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli said "until today, many Israeli citizens lived under the illusion that they live in a democracy."
Coalition MK launches new legislation targeting Kan’s independence
The bill proposal, by Likud MK Osher Shkalim, is one of a number of proposals targeting Kan, which are being promoted by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.
KAN privatization bill will not advance, Economics Committee chairman says
Communications Minister will attempt to form a special subcommittee in order to bypass the decision
Likud MK: 'If we don’t respect the rule of law, there will be anarchy'
He remarked on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's recent comments stating he would not follow the High Court's orders with regard to Israel's public broadcaster KAN.
Karhi says he will not follow High Court orders, after court blocks dismantling of KAN
Karhi claimed the order was unconstitutional based on his own assessment. He does not hold a law degree.
Individuals leaving Israel should not face criticism - opinion
One of the basic rights of the individual in a liberal democracy is the right to emigrate. Anyone who finds the situation unbearable has the right to leave without being branded a traitor.
Grapevine December 19, 2024: Wanted: A constitution
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
KAN are not the enemy: Ministers acting against Israel’s democratic character - opinion
These initiatives illustrate how some ministers have forgotten what is supposed to happen in a democracy – ideas are not meant to be controlled.
