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Terrorists use social media to slander; let’s not do the same - opinion

The Free Press' Honestly with Bari Weiss (L) hosts Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) presented by Uber and X on January 17, 2025 in Washington, DC

'The New York Times' tried to cancel Bari Weiss. Now she's running CBS - comment

Senior Editor David Brinn is seen in his office.

David Brinn: Stepping back from the news after 30 years at 'The Jerusalem Post' - opinion


A new start: 'The Jerusalem Report's' editor-in-chief heralds in his successor - comment

While Israel continues to seek the release of the hostages and the defeat of its enemies, I’m going to take a short break and then start a new journey in journalism. 

 Tamar Uriel-Beeri

Ronit Ganon-Amit appointed CEO of i24NEWS, Frank Melloul promoted to chairman

According to a statement by i24NEWS, Ronit Ganon-Amit brings "extensive experience in media, communications, and digital strategy to her new role."


The credibility of Freedom House: The United Nations has reached its sell-by date - opinion

Freedom House has a vast network of skilled people who conduct detailed research into more than 200 countries, as well as territories that are not considered countries.

 ‘A DURABLE end to the war must come with the release of the hostages,’ US Deputy Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood says. ‘This resolution abandoned that necessity, and for that reason, the United States could not support it.’ Here, members of the United Nations Security Council vote on the draft res

Mathilda Heller: Thriving in Israel, the land of opportunity for journalism

Behind the Bylines: Mathilda Heller has degrees in Spanish and English literature, a love of science, and experience in education. But her life and aspirations led her to pursue journalism.

 Mathilda Heller is seen checking the cameras in the Prime Minister's Office international news briefing studio, in March 2024.

Privatizing public broadcasting, turning the watchdog into a lapdog - opinion

Privatizing KAN is not just an unnecessary step but one that undermines the very foundations of a democratic society.

 COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER Shlomo Karhi and Kan Public Broadcasting’s Michal Asulin argue at a meeting in the Knesset this week on freedom of the media. A small majority in the Knesset has set its sights on the media, political freedom, rule of law, government institutions.

Netanyahu's testimony contradicted by Likud ad spending records

Contrary to Netanyahu's testimony, the Likud party invested an estimated NIS 283,300 in advertisements in Walla in January 2015.

 The Walla logo seen next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024

Grapevine December 11, 2024: Dereliction of duty Down Under

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ITAN DONITZ (left) and Daniel Chamovitz.

'Dangerous development': Likud-circulated list ranks KAN journalists by stance toward government

The list ranked journalists and broadcasters hosting current affairs programs on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 signifying strong government support and 5 indicating strong opposition.

 The broadcast offices and studios of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Jerusalem January 31, 2023.

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.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest outside the studios of the Public Broadcasting Corporation KAN, in Jerusalem, on August 17, 2020

Bill to privatize Israel’s public broadcaster passes preliminary vote

Karhi: no need for publicly funded broadcasting. Lapid: attack on Israeli democracy

 MK Tally Gotliv court hearing on the case of the "Rosh Yehudi" association against the Tel Aviv Municipality which prevents against the holding of the traditional Yom Kippur prayer in the public space at Dizengoff Square, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. October 9, 2024.