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Going on the offensive: Trump called the media "treacherous scum"
The US President harshly criticized claims of ammunition shortages following the operation in Iran, declaring that the US has "almost unlimited" quantities. According to him, production is at unprecedented levels and the administration now prefers to stockpile ammunition for the US instead of selling it to other countries.

On the way to Netflix: Major Kan 11 deal revealed
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation launches its new broadcast season and announces an expanded partnership with the global streaming giant to air its most successful series.

Reshet 13 Expands Management: Revital Basel to Lead Business Development
The channel's management team continues to expand with the addition of a senior executive with two decades of rich experience in the worlds of media, high-tech, and gaming, who will lead business development and growth.

The Jordanian channel reporting in Hebrew: "This is not a show"
"Arab Sky News", a Jordanian platform on Facebook, publishes reports in Hebrew, including videos of presenters addressing the Israeli public. The digital platform is active in other languages, including Italian and Chinese: "Ambitions that cross borders, backed by Jordanian capital"

Orly Cohen Appointed VP of Research and Strategy at Reshet 13
After three and a half years as a senior advisor to the CEO of the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation, Orly Cohen returns to Reshet 13 to strengthen the channel's strategic management.

Rina Matzliach at 70: "It's happening, I can't believe it"
After intensive work, media personality Rina Matzliach reveals the first version of her new book, based on 20 compelling conversations from her podcast "Mom, Dad and I".

A shake-up in the ratings tables: which channel took second place?
The tight battle for second place in prime time and news broadcasts has been decided with particularly surprising data, as one of the channels managed to overtake long-standing competitors and establish itself as the runner-up to the leader.

The issue of closing Galei Tzahal: When you shoot an arrow and run to mark the target
The Supreme Court determined that the dominant motive for closing the station was dissatisfaction with the content broadcast. Although given the opportunity, the state failed to prove otherwise.

Ahead of the 2026 elections: The Second Authority sets guidelines for TV and radio channels
The CEO of the Second Authority sent a sharp letter to the CEOs of broadcasting outlets, demanding strict adherence to five principles amid grave concerns regarding the spread of fake news and the manipulative use of artificial intelligence.

Major deal in the Israeli media world: content giant changes ownership
One of the oldest and largest content brands in Israel in the fields of architecture and design is moving into the hands of CEO and Editor-in-Chief Helena Mor. It has become known to ice: the acquisition amount is estimated at approximately 3 million shekels.

Surrendered? Likud considers lifting the "boycott" on Channel 12
The party is considering lifting the "boycott" imposed on interviews on the channel following reports on the "Force 100" affair. A source familiar with the details told Walla that if the boycott is lifted, Benjamin Netanyahu must make a clear statement about it, rather than allowing Likud ministers to simply return to being interviewed on the channel "as if nothing happened."

Coming soon to Israel? New law forces tech giants to pay for news content
Australia has determined that tech giants, including Google, Meta, and TikTok, will be required to pay a levy of 2.5% of local advertising revenue unless they sign commercial agreements with local media outlets.

"I had a personal bodyguard and they thought I was stupid": Chen Tal breaks her silence
The internet star who has come a long way looks back at the stormy days, reveals the dramatic decision she made in the operating room, and explains why she decided not to have more children.

Surprise on Channel 14: 'The Patriots' star moves to a new role
The beloved media personality and columnist is joining the permanent staff of a leading religious sector weekly, which is embarking on a dramatic expansion to over 80 pages starting this coming Sabbath.

After the Channel 14 blunder: A case of mistaken identity on Channel 12 News
Just after they celebrated the blunder of Channel 14, comes an embarrassment with a particularly karmic scent. A photo of a fallen YASAM fighter was mistakenly inserted into a report on political appointments in the KKL.

Oded Menashe's message to Channel 12 after they spread fake news
During the program "Israel HaBoker", presenter Oded Menashe addressed the criticism directed at Channel 14 following an identification error. Menashe noted that Channel 14 apologized for the incident and pointed out a similar mistake by Channel 12, which has yet to issue an apology.

Professor Yuval Albashan leaves Yedioth Ahronoth for competitor
Renowned legal expert Professor Yuval Albashan is joining Israel Hayom as a senior legal commentator. His columns will be featured in both daily editions and the Israel HaShavua supplement.

The new reality show of the summer
In the case of Meli and Liel Yahalomi, there is more hidden than revealed, but one thing is clear: the police have been swept away by the pursuit of ratings and PR.

Ranking of the most visited websites in Israel: Kan 11 and Sport 5 stabilize at the top
Wikipedia returns to the top 10 at the expense of Gemini, Kan 11 and Sport 5 continue their rise from the World Cup, Pornhub maintains its position by a margin among adult sites in Israel, and news sites N12 and Channel 14 see declines | Ranking of the most visited websites in Israel for July

Another departure from Walla: legendary film critic Dr. Avner Shavit has resigned
Fifth departure from Walla Culture in three months: Dr. Avner Shavit, Walla's veteran film critic, announced his resignation after 16 and a half years. At the beginning of the month, Adi Gold was appointed as the section editor.

Industry Earthquake: Pnina Edri on the way to taking over Teddy Productions
After negotiations with Gideon Tadmor and Emilio Schenker did not result in a deal, Pnina Edri continues her acquisition spree ahead of the massive NMC IPO. She is now in advanced talks to acquire Teddy Productions, owned by Tamiira Yardeni — the content empire behind 'Rising Star' (HaKokhav HaBa), at a valuation of tens of millions of shekels.

The 14th Channel's blunder is by no means just a curiosity
The broadcast fiasco of the attack on the 'Military Advocate General' on Channel 14 reminds us that when the lust for slaughter is stronger than not only conscience but also common sense, you get an event that should cause everyone involved to lock themselves in their homes. And contrary to the fantasies spread by politicians, this madness is not going anywhere - even if the government changes.

After a live broadcast failure: Channel 14 faces a sharp ratings drop
Sunday's ratings reveal an embarrassing situation for one of Israel's major channels. Channel 14 placed last in both prime time and late-night slots, while Reshet 13 and The Voice hit a seasonal low.

Media drama: Secret job offers revealed due to intense confrontation
An unprecedented public battle has unfolded online between two leading legal correspondents, which very quickly escalated into personal attacks, accusations of lying, and the exposure of behind-the-scenes job offers.
While he incites against Israel — the move to "soften" Mamdani has begun
One of the central media outlets in New York has launched a move to "whitewash" Mayor Zoran Mamdani. This comes against the backdrop of harsh criticism against him from many sources in the city.

Drama at Forbes: Editor-in-chief fired after receiving a $6 million gift
Randall Lane, who worked at the magazine for about 16 years, was removed from his position following the discovery of a massive payment he received from the founder of a company that partners with the magazine's rankings. Lane regrets: "I made a mistake, I should have reported it."

Danny Kushmaro in deep mourning: "Thank you for everything"
The legendary media figure and one of the symbols of public broadcasting in Israel passed away after battling ALS. Channel 12 anchor Danny Kushmaro paid tribute to him: "The man with the passion to know."

Dubious horror scenarios are flooding the media. One can guess who this serves
From a dramatic nuclear threat by Iran to reports on the strengthening of the Syrian Air Force, 15 alarming reports attributed to anonymous security sources have been published recently. Some turned out to be fake, and the credibility of others is in doubt, but many made their way into Benjamin Netanyahu's speeches. While there is no evidence of an organized scare campaign, the elections are...

Channel 14 hit with 160,000 shekel fine: complications with the Second Authority
The total amount of fines imposed by the Second Authority for Television and Radio on Channel 14 has reached 160,000 shekels, following the failure to submit revenue data for 2025. The new sanction was applied after the deadline set for correcting the violation passed, and the Second Authority clarified that the handling of the matter is still ongoing.

Media Market Earthquake: Senior Journalist Fired Over Multi-Million Dollar Deal
A major scandal at one of the world's most influential economic magazines: the chief content editor of Forbes was immediately fired following the exposure of a dubious financial deal conducted behind the scenes of a prestigious rating project.

After Leaving Reshet 13: Avishay Ben Haim Lands a New Role
The "Patriots" panelist and well-known commentator who left Reshet 13 is returning to print journalism. He joins "Makor Rishon" to write a regular weekly column in the "Yoman" supplement, addressing questions on religion, tradition, and Israeli identity.

Mourning in Israeli media: Journalist Oren Nahari passes away at 70
Veteran Israeli journalist Oren Nahari has passed away at the age of 70. He had been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a diagnosis he shared publicly in early 2026. For over four decades, Nahari was a central figure in international news coverage, serving as a reporter, editor, and commentator.

Raviv Drucker takes a jab at Eyal Berkovic and Moriah Asraf: "We made a mistake"
The journalist criticized the interview conducted by Moriah Asraf and Eyal Berkovic with Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and noted: "We gave him too much of a platform. We invite him too often. He is the most failed minister in the country's history. One should not ask him about things unrelated to his field of office."

Hostage survivor against Mako: "You only put out disgusting headlines about me"
Hostage survivor Rom Breslavsky speaks out against the Mako website after the site's accounts posted a video of Tania Lauren in which she attacked his remarks following the storm surrounding a wedding ceremony. Breslavsky, who felt deeply hurt by the publication, personally contacted one of the site's editors and claimed that Mako systematically publishes negative headlines about him.

Indictment filed against Avraham Hadi for attacking Channel 12 News offices
Avraham Hadi has been indicted for a series of attacks against media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. He faces charges of extortion, threats, vandalism, and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors state the acts were ideologically motivated and warn that his behavior indicates a rapid and dangerous escalation.

"The King is dead": The glitch that shocked Britain - and ended in a severe penalty
The British broadcasting regulator ruled that the veteran radio station violated news reporting standards after broadcasting a false report about the death of King Charles III. The glitch occurred when an employee accidentally activated pre-prepared obituary files, played the national anthem, and caused 16 minutes of dead air. The correction and apology came only about half an hour later.

Cutting, distorting and being shocked: how public discourse became a polarization machine
Public discourse is flooded with half-sentences taken out of context to turn political rivals into extremists, liars, or people without restraint. The culture of outrage may generate headlines and traffic, but its price is the deepening of the rift, the pushing aside of serious discussion, and damage to the ability to cooperate and reach compromises.

Barak Seri celebrates a happy day: "Welcome to the family"
The senior media consultant and journalist embraced another grandson today who joined the family. The moving birth comes about two years after the passing of his daughter Yuval, making this an emotional milestone for the family.

Eylon Levy reveals: How he became Israel's spokesperson without screening or experience
Eylon Levy reveals the incredible improvisation behind his appointment as government spokesperson in the early days of the war, and explains that this conduct should not have happened.
"Absurd, it shouldn't have been handled like this": Eylon Levy on the public diplomacy apparatus
Eylon Levy, who served as a spokesperson for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate, reveals how he became the country's official spokesperson due to a suit and native-level English. He said these things to the "Blue and White" podcast with Ben Carasso.

Shake-up in the media world: key figure leaves i24NEWS for competitors
The Israeli media landscape was recently expanded with the launch of Channel 16. The channel has already recruited some of the biggest names in the industry, and a new high-profile appointment has now been revealed, with a key staffer moving directly from a competing channel.

Mr. World: Oren Nahari, the only interviewer I feared
With the retirement of Oren Nahari from broadcasting following his ALS diagnosis, an era in Israeli media has come to an end. A personal look at the interviewer who did not fear complexity, demanded thought from his listeners, and never stopped reminding us that there is a whole world beyond the border.

Ratings: Yinon Magal is embarrassed and loses tens of thousands
"Come Dine With Me" maintains high figures at the top of prime time, and Danny Kushmaro beats Lital Shemesh and Doria Lampel in the news.

How Yoav Segalovitch tried to thwart an article against a left-wing candidate
Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo revealed that Yoav Segalovitch, while serving as head of the Israel Police Investigations Division, attempted to pressure journalist Matti Tuchfeld to prevent the publication of a report regarding corruption in Shelly Yachimovich's election headquarters during the Labor Party primaries.

MK Merav Ben Ari slams Daphna Liel: "Stop recycling old stories"
Channel 12 political commentator Daphna Liel sparked controversy after posting details about the political alliance between Bennett and Lapid. Knesset member Merav Ben Ari responded with sharp criticism.

Asaf Rappaport continues the transformation: new appointment in Reshet 13 leadership
Following the acquisition of the channel by Asaf Rappaport and his investor group, the company has announced the appointment of a new communications director and spokesperson to lead its strategic direction.
Channel 12 News, Haaretz and Israel Hayom: Vandalism suspect facing indictment
A prosecutor's statement was filed against a 40-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, suspected of five incidents of property damage and extortion by threats against media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. In the coming days, the State Attorney's Office is expected to file a serious indictment against him.

Channel 12 News and Haaretz under attack: Police make arrest
Bricks thrown at entrances and a threatening letter left at the offices of major Israeli media outlets led to a covert investigation by the Tel Aviv Central Unit, resulting in a dramatic arrest and the filing of a prosecutor's statement.

Maggie Tabibi says goodbye to Channel 14: "In light of the period the country is going through"
A Channel 14 correspondent and news anchor shared photos from her vacation, admitting she hesitated for a long time to leave Israel during such a challenging time. She is currently vacationing on a Greek island with her partner.

"Give-and-take under the table": What the public doesn't know about polling institutes
Polling institutes often work in parallel with political parties as consultants, creating a potential conflict of interest that remains hidden from the public. Why were regulatory recommendations to increase transparency blocked?