The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/channel-13/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:14:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Channel 13 | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/channel-13/ 32 32 High Court freezes TV regulatory body’s activities over controversial appointments https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-freezes-tv-regulatory-bodys-activities-over-controversial-appointments/ Sun, 03 May 2026 19:14:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815543 Second Authority was continuing to operate despite petitions against it and repeated government requests for extensions from the High Court

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]]> Tech group led by Wiz CEO acquires Channel 13: ‘Israel deserves an independent news channel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/tech-group-led-by-wiz-ceo-acquires-channel-13-israel-deserves-an-independent-news-channel/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:58:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3777261 Group says they're planning on 'leading digital innovation and establishing a unifying, Zionist, Israeli consensus'; rival bid from Netanyahu supporter had worried government critics

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]]> Right-wing activist held for entering apartment complex of Arab Israeli anchor Lucy Aharish https://www.timesofisrael.com/right-wing-activist-detained-for-protest-at-home-of-arab-israeli-anchor-lucy-aharish/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:12:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3759356 Provocateur Mordechai David arrested on charges of trespassing, disturbing the peace; later freed and barred from approaching Aharish for 14 days

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]]> Channel 13’s looming sale ignites fears of political meddling and regulatory evasion https://www.timesofisrael.com/channel-13s-looming-sale-ignites-fears-of-political-meddling-and-regulatory-evasion/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:35:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754946 Israeli TV channel's owner Blavatnik rejects a higher bid in favor of one from media tycoon Drahi, who is seen as close to Prime Minister Netanyahu

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]]> Border cops who killed unarmed terror suspects after surrender say they feared harm https://www.timesofisrael.com/border-cops-who-killed-unarmed-surrendered-terror-suspects-argue-they-feared-harm/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:58:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3700977 In unsourced quotes from police probe, officers involved in Jenin incident say they 'feared the terrorists were armed'; report: Ben Gvir promoted unit commander day after shooting

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]]> Far-right minister criticizes journalist for ‘whining’ about threats of violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-minister-criticizes-journalist-for-whining-about-threats-of-violence/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:11:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693180 Amichay Eliyahu says media isn't 'protected flower' after Guy Peleg is accosted and Channel 13 gets death threat graffiti; Israel Press Council slams him for 'amplifying' threats

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]]> Israeli TV network’s office vandalized with threat calling for ‘blood of traitors’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tv-networks-office-vandalized-with-threat-calling-for-blood-of-traitors/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:41:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3692649 Channel 13 files complaint with police as broadcast news group say graffiti is just one instance of 'persistent, organized and dangerous incitement against journalists'

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]]> In rare Israeli interview, PM rejects ‘malicious’ claim he’s needlessly prolonging war https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-israeli-interview-pm-rejects-malicious-claim-hes-needlessly-prolonging-war/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:40:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642238 Netanyahu cites hostages, Biden as complicating factors for war in interview, amid reported complaint from IDF chief that he's being kept in the dark on future plans for Gaza

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]]> Family says IDF not upfront about son’s death alongside researcher in Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-says-idf-not-upfront-about-sons-death-alongside-researcher-in-lebanon/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:55:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3451196 Army chief orders probe expedited into circumstances surrounding the killing of Sgt. Gur Kehati and civilian septuagenarian Zeev Erlich in November

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]]> ‘Fight for survival’: Journalists claim Netanyahu behind news network’s overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/fight-for-survival-journalists-claim-netanyahu-behind-news-networks-overhaul/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:09:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3331504 'Emergency Conference to save Channel 13' held after prominent Netanyahu critic Raviv Drucker's investigative TV show canceled, ally of PM tapped to head network's news division

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]]> ‘Are you crazy?’: Rare clip shows frustrated PM at press conference dress rehearsal https://www.timesofisrael.com/are-you-crazy-rare-clip-shows-frustrated-pm-at-press-conference-dress-rehearsal/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:28:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3259004 In video accidentally leaked to news channel, a rather agitated and impatient Netanyahu barks directions at aides ahead of his Sunday night presser, which preceded his hernia op

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]]> Likud enraged after reporter says ‘Netanyahu wants all the hostages dead’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-enraged-after-reporter-says-netanyahu-wants-all-the-hostages-dead/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:24:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3221795 PM's party slams controversial remarks by veteran journalist Gil Tamari during panel discussion: 'Hamas doesn't need a media outlet if it has Channel 13'

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]]> Most believe Netanyahu’s wartime decision-making mainly motivated by personal interest https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-gives-national-unity-commanding-lead-over-likud-with-a-center-bloc-of-69-mks/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:15:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3206404 Wartime survey shows Gantz's National Unity soaring, finds public prefers both Gantz (48%) and Eisenkot (45%) to Netanyahu (32%) as PM; 46% oppose Gaza ceasefire for hostage release

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]]> Dumping regulator, media overhaul may open press to political meddling, experts warn https://www.timesofisrael.com/dumping-regulator-media-overhaul-may-open-press-to-political-meddling-experts-warn/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:31:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3064041 Under communications minister's plan, government would control panel set to replace body that licenses broadcast news, in move allegedly aimed at boosting pro-Netanyahu channel

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]]> Prosecution rejects retreat from Netanyahu bribery charge after judge pushback https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecution-rejects-retreat-from-netanyahu-bribery-charge-after-judge-pushback/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:55:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3039137&preview=true&preview_id=3039137 Attorneys said to believe bench may still be swayed by evidence yet to be presented, with possibility of plea bargain also seen as slim

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