Israel broadcasting authority
‘Stage two’ of Karhi’s controversial broadcasting bill proposes radio reform
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi launches "stage two" of his media overhaul with a plan to reshape Israel’s radio market, despite legal warnings and mounting opposition.
Army Radio must eventually be closed, but not now, and only under another government - opinion
Ending Army Radio is right choice, but Israel must protect media landscape - editorial
Army Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court
Karhi cannot be involved in council appts. for Israel's public broadcaster, court rules
The Office revealed relentless, inappropriate attempts by Karhi to interfere in the appointments.
Bill proposal to privatize Kan passes ministerial committee
According to the bill, Kan will no longer be allowed to broadcast "news and current events" on television or radio.
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.
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.
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.
Protesters chain themselves to Communications Ministry calling for free press
Opposition leader Yesh Atid MK Yair Lapid previously called the bill an "an attack on Israeli democracy and on Israeli freedom of expression."
Editor's Notes: Kan needs reform, not destruction—it’s both flawed and essential
Kan’s budget is a hefty NIS 800 million a year - but public broadcasting isn’t about competing with commercial channels, it’s about amplifying voices.
Israeli minister accuses Kan's Arabic-Language channel of violating the law
The allegations come amidst growing concern regarding the channel's editorial choices and narratives.
Why the new Spinoza documentary is especially relevant today
“I didn’t realize how relevant his work is to the reality of today, the struggle between religious conservatism and forces of free thought and liberalism..."
'A master of words': Israeli author Meir Shalev dies at 74
He was a jack-of-all-trades in the media world, working as an author for radio and television alike, as well as a regular contributor and columnist to several newspapers and magazines.
Broadcast calling for delay of judicial reforms censored by the Second Authority
The Second authority deemed events shown in the clip, including PM Rabin's murder, too 'controversial' and did not allow it to be broadcast.
