The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-media/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:08:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli media | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-media/ 32 32 Sale of Channel 13 to government critic approved; comms minister calls decision ‘unlawful’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/sale-of-channel-13-to-government-critic-approved-comms-minister-calls-decision-unlawful/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:05:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3898469 Acquisition of major commercial channel is at center of political, legal fight, after communications minister's apparent efforts to stymie the deal were blocked by High Court

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]]> ‘Someone will die’: Vandal smashes Channel 12 office doors again, leaves threatening note https://www.timesofisrael.com/someone-will-die-vandal-smashes-channel-12-office-doors-again-leaves-threatening-note/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:11:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3869469 Network's Tel Aviv entrance hit with two bricks, message demands apology for coverage of alleged abuse of Palestinian at Sde Teiman army base; outlet accuses government of incitement

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]]> Karhi’s media overhaul has democracy in its crosshairs, not just broadcasting, expert says https://www.timesofisrael.com/karhis-media-overhaul-has-democracy-in-crosshairs-not-just-broadcasting-expert-says/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:50:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3864597 Media scholar says government knew law could not survive judicial review, but advanced it anyway in order to shatter legislative norms and provoke showdown with High Court to please political base

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]]> Coalition passes media overhaul law, giving government greater regulatory control https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-passes-media-overhaul-law-giving-government-greater-regulatory-control/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:26:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862591 In apparent violation of PM's conflict of interest deal, communications minister thanks Netanyahu for tasking him with passing reform, which includes benefits for pro-government Channel 14

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]]> Coalition plows ahead with Karhi’s media bill, dropping entire sections at last minute https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-ploughs-ahead-with-karhis-media-bill-dropping-entire-sections-last-minute/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:54:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860150 Rushed committee approval comes after parts related to government app that would broadcast sports free of charge removed due to Haredi objections; High Court discussing contentious bill Monday

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]]> After backlash, Karhi drops bid to grant Netanyahu additional power over media before election https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-backlash-karhi-drops-bid-to-grant-netanyahu-additional-power-over-media-during-elections/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:47:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3841297 Opposition MKs decry last-minute amendment to controversial broadcast overhaul bill, which one quips 'suddenly appeared in the middle of the night'; comms minister mocks 'clowns'

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]]> Knesset legal adviser blasts media bill’s legislative process, urges committee change https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-legal-adviser-blasts-media-bills-legislative-process-urges-committee-change/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:06:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802650 Sagit Afik says proceedings at special panel don't meet basic requirements, demands return to economics committee, after clash in which legal advisers were silenced

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]]> Unable to shut down Kan, coalition maneuvers to control public broadcaster’s budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/unable-to-shut-down-kan-coalition-maneuvers-to-control-public-broadcasters-budget/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:03:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779549 Bill removing legal safeguards that are meant to shield outlet from political pressure is moved to Knesset committee headed by Netanyahu loyalist, in crusade to dismantle outlet

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]]> Critics decry ‘foreign intervention’ after PM said to alter media bill at Trump’s behest https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-intervention-minister-says-netanyahu-altered-legislation-at-trumps-behest/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:00:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3785459 Minister says Netanyahu cut requirement for streaming services to fund Israeli productions, bypassing Knesset, in move seen as unprecedented outside meddling in legislative process

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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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]]> Journalists union demands Netanyahu allow press on his upcoming flight to Washington https://www.timesofisrael.com/journalists-union-demands-netanyahu-allow-press-on-his-upcoming-flight-to-washington/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:41:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3714143 Union emphasizes public funds paid for reporters' designated area on official plane, urges PM's office to reverse ban

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]]> Panel chair assails press as special Knesset committee takes up media oversight bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/panel-chair-assails-press-as-special-knesset-committee-takes-up-media-reform-bill/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:35:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3707491 Netanyahu loyalist accuses outlets of persecuting PM in opening discussion on Karhi bill that critics say will stifle free speech and give authorities wide say in what is reported

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]]> Knesset votes to form special panel to fast-track contentious media oversight bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-votes-to-form-special-panel-to-advance-contentious-media-oversight-bill/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:29:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3702323 Lawmakers vote 59-51 to establish ad hoc committee, bypassing Likud MK David Bitan's Economics Committee, in defiance of Knesset legal adviser and AG

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]]> Coalition prepares to set up special panel to advance stormy media regulation bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-to-weigh-creating-special-panel-to-advance-stormy-media-regulation-bill/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:55:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701008 Likud MK David Bitan, who heads Knesset body that would usually consider bill, slams special committee as 'cheapening' democracy; bill would increase government control over press

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]]> Media bill won’t give government direct editorial control, but risks putting press in biased, moneyed hands https://www.timesofisrael.com/media-bill-wont-give-government-direct-editorial-control-but-risks-putting-press-in-biased-moneyed-hands/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:41:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681700 Expert Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler says Karhi’s proposal could severely damage independent journalism. While regulation reform is needed, this bill ‘can’t be divorced’ from coalition’s hostility to press

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