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Legal memo preceding expected legislation to rework media landscape reveals plans for body that could easily be disbanded by communications minister

The prohibitions applicable to them regarding broadcasting of commercials and holding a news company will be abolished. In addition, a transitional provision was established according to which holders...

From the blog of Ruchama Katz-Tradonsky at The Times of Israel

Channel 14 now draws as many viewers as legacy networks, giving voice to conservatives tired of mainstream news, despite repeated scandals and charges of pro-Netanyahu propaganda

Karhi's plans will bring media regulation under government control, end oversight of content; critics say plan will mainly benefit right-wing networks

The Proposed Plan, Which Would Shutter Existing Regulatory Bodies and Severely Curtail the Revenues of Public Broadcaster Kan, Would Remove Professional Standards, Journalist Associations Warn. The Plan Also Contains Several Changes That Would Benefit the pro-Netanyahu Channel 14

The makeup of the judicial selection committee is an issue that is still on the table, officials say.

TV advertisements for banks in Israel deal with marginal trivialities in an age of economic confusion.

Defense minister says women involved in country's defense at all levels, after conservative voices denounced mixed service following killing of man and woman together in guard post

Regulator opens probe after thousands complain about Channel 14 journalists' suggestion that deaths in Egypt border attack partially attributable to mixed-gender guard shifts