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
Karhi presents revamped program for partial Kan privatization
Kan's news branch will be shut down, its main news radio station will be privatized, and its budget will cut to NIS 500 million.
European Broadcasting chairman: KAN privatization will harm country’s democratic foundations
“Public service media play an indispensable role in fostering societies," EBU chairman, Noel Curran, wrote.
Israel's participation in Eurovision under threat due to KAN's privatization
A bill proposal is being pushed by Communications Minister MK Shlomo Karhi to privatize Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation.
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.
Gov’t says it is cutting all ties with the ‘Haaretz’ newspaper
This decision came "in light of the recent statements by the publisher of ‘Haaretz’, Amos Schocken, who expressed support for terrorism and called for sanctions against the government".
Israel’s postal service to be privatized, communications minister announces
This marks the first time in Israel's history that the postal service will be managed by a private company.
Coalition advances bill to enable government control over television rating method
Attorney general's office said it was a "severe violation of the constitutional right to privacy."
High Court schedules hearing on establishment of state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7
In July, coalition members rejected two opposition bills proposing a state inquiry into the events of October 7.
Communications Ministry allows new use of cell infrastructure, seeking increased competition
Israel's Communications Ministry plans to increase competition by allowing new entities to enter the cellular infrastructure market, enabling 5G support.
Israeli forces storm Al Jazeera bureau in West Bank with closure order
IDF accuses Al Jazeera of "incitement to and support of terrorism" in court order.
