Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, April 28, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 13, 2026, 7:21 pm
High Court annuls Karhi’s decision to fire key public broadcaster official
Communication minister dismissed Kan search panel chief for adopting AG legal guidance; Judge: ‘Regrettable that getting legal advice these days is seen as grounds for dismissal’
By Jeremy Sharon
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi at a committee meeting at the Knesset, June 24, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
July 7, 2025, 10:03 am
Karhi rejects High Court order to extend term of public broadcaster council member
Communications minister says ‘unlawful’ order ‘will not be honored,’ says he will fill Kan broadcaster’s vacant council seats; council cannot operate until empty spots filled
By Jeremy Sharon
The broadcast offices and studios of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation in Jerusalem, January 31, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/ Flash90/ File)
June 29, 2025, 9:06 pm
Ministerial committee gives thumbs-up to bill aimed at selling off Kan news division
Public broadcaster alleges proposed law is ‘intended to terrorize the Kan news division and its staff and benefit those close to the government’
By Sam Sokol
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi addresses the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee, January 15, 2024. (Noam Moskowitz, Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
January 28, 2025, 10:28 am
Ministers advance bill to take control of public broadcaster’s oversight council
Communications minister has come under intense criticism for measures seen as aiming to erode the independence of Kan
By Sam Sokol
Likud MK David Bitan chairs a meeting of the Knesset Economic Committee, January 15, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 15, 2025, 5:49 pm
Criticizing own party, Likud MK blocks bill to shutter public broadcaster
‘Public broadcasting is needed in Israel,’ David Bitan declares, criticizing ‘those in Likud who are causing damage to the party for the sake of politics’
By Sam Sokol
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi discusses his moves to sideline the Kan public broadcaster during a Knesset Economic Committee hearing on December 18, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
January 7, 2025, 1:58 pm
Communications minister assailed for declaring he won’t comply with High Court order
Karhi accuses court of usurping authority; opposition leader Lapid says law must be obeyed, Gantz warns of anarchy if ministers fail to comply with court orders
By Jeremy Sharon
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut speaks at Haifa University, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate, on December 23, 2024. (Haifa University Youtube screenshot)
December 23, 2024, 8:55 pm
Former chief justice decries ‘disastrous’ government plans that ‘threaten’ democracy
Critiquing judicial overhaul, Esther Hayut slams those who are ‘cynically exploiting democratic tools’ in their efforts to destroy Israel’s system of checks and balances
By ToI Staff
Eden Golan of Israel enters the arena during the flag parade before the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024. (AP/Martin Meissner)
December 21, 2024, 7:37 am
Not only Eurovision would get the ax under government efforts to end public broadcasting
As Communications Minister Karhi resurrects his plan to shut down Kan, industry experts warn it will end participation in the annual songfest and slash original Hebrew content
By Amy Spiro
A soldier-reporter for Israel's Army Radio, seen at work on November 11, 2019. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
November 28, 2024, 8:10 pm
Coalition push to privatize state media continues with bill to sell off Army Radio
Likud MK Nissim Vaturi’s proposed law echoes language found in controversial legislation, panned by press advocates, to sell off the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation
By Sam Sokol
The broadcast offices and studios of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation in Jerusalem, January 31, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
November 27, 2024, 9:23 pm
MKs advance controversial bill to privatize or shutter Kan public broadcaster
Foreign Press Association condemns ‘vindictive and politically motivated’ attacks on media, warns that legislation could ‘undermine democratic values’
By Sam Sokol
The broadcast offices and studios of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Jerusalem, January 31, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
November 24, 2024, 7:12 pm
Ministers back bill to privatize Kan public broadcaster, call for Haaretz boycott
Opponents say ministers’ push to shutter Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation within 2 years would ‘severely harm freedom of the press’ and aims to stifle criticism of government
By Sam Sokol
The broadcast offices and studios of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Jerusalem, January 31, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
November 3, 2024, 7:10 pm
Ministers back bill giving government control over public broadcaster’s budget
State’s Kan broadcaster warns against political intervention; deputy AG says legislation would ‘violate constitutional rights to freedom of expression and freedom of the press’
By Sam Sokol
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi during a Knesset debate, July 10, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 1, 2023, 2:31 pm
Dumping regulator, media overhaul may open press to political meddling, experts warn
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
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi unveils his reform in the communications market, in Jerusalem, March 21, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 21, 2023, 10:08 pm
Communications minister unveils plan to close TV watchdog, nix license requirement
Under Shlomo Karhi’s proposal, TV stations would no longer need a license to broadcast news, dozens of radio frequencies would be stripped from public broadcasters
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
The main headquarters in Jerusalem of the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation, known as Kan, seen on January 31, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
March 11, 2023, 2:01 pm
No Kan do: How Israel’s public broadcaster ended up in the government’s firing line
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has vowed to drastically cut funding from Kan in a bid to engender competition, but observers say his plans are misguided and dangerous
By Amy Spiro
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.