Shlomo Karhi

Israel's Audience Research Board has unanimously voted to expand its television rating measurement panel from 700 to 800 households, enhancing the statistical representation of national viewing habits.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi sharply attacked Ofer Winter and his Amcha Yisrael Party, claiming they harm the right wing. Amcha Yisrael slammed the remarks as wild incitement.

Ministry of Communications expands import exemptions for home appliances with wireless components, cutting bureaucracy and speeding up customs clearance for importers.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana rejected a request by 25 lawmakers for a special session to challenge the High Court's authority over laws, citing procedural violations.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara urged the Supreme Court to maintain a freeze on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting law, citing severe procedural flaws and risks to press freedom.

The High Court of Justice ordered Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi to sign council appointments for the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, ending a two-year administrative paralysis.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has issued a legal warning to Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party over a campaign claim alleging Karhi fled in an armored vehicle on October 7.

The Ombudsman for Judges criticized Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit over a panel's conduct during a hearing involving Minister Shlomo Karhi, though no reprimand was issued.

The judges temporarily halted the move to expand the broadcast area of several regional radio stations. The parties, including Minister Karhi, must submit their responses to the High Court by October 4.

The Ministry of Communications has given the green light for the sale of the mobile operator Hot Mobile to Delek Israel, Keystone, and Leumi Partners, after the Competition Authority approved the deal earlier this month. The deal values Hot Mobile at approximately 1.2 billion shekels.

A new and tough formula will allow for the imposition of heavy financial sanctions on cellular companies that fail reception tests on roads, with a violating company receiving only four months to rectify the situation.

Tensions in the ruling party: immediately after the Supreme Court disqualified the closure of Galei Tzahal, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attacked Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Ohana responded by urging against wasting energy on internal quarrels for likes.

Minister of Communications Dr. Shlomo Karhi attacked the Supreme Court, claiming it is exceeding the powers of the government and the Knesset. "The Supreme Court is encroaching on the boundaries of the government and the Knesset. The answer must be sharp and clear: No!", he wrote.

Due to grave concerns over a management vacuum and harm to thousands of employees and creators, members of the broadcasting corporation's board have turned to the court with an urgent demand to prevent the organization's paralysis as early as this coming November.

Minister Shlomo Karhi called on citizens living abroad to refrain from coming to Israel to vote in the elections, claiming the left is "trying to bring in masses." Israelis living abroad responded with sharp criticism, emphasizing their deep connection to the country and their sense of responsibility for its future.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi was asked why Israel does not allow voting from abroad. He replied: "Whoever lives in the country should influence its future, and whoever does not is invited to make Aliyah." He claimed the Left is attempting to bring masses from abroad.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi was interviewed on 103fm radio and argued that Benjamin Netanyahu had to remain as Prime Minister after October 7th because leaving would have been interpreted as abandonment. He claimed that Gadi Eisenkot was a bad Chief of Staff and that if he had been offered a reserved spot in the Likud, he would have been insulted.

Communications Minister Karhi clarified that he opposes reservations for himself in the Likud primaries, calling the requests of senior officials "ridiculous." In an interview, he attacked Bennett, Eisenkot, and Edelstein, and accused the legal counsel of sabotaging the draft law.

The channel received another extension to move its news studios to Jerusalem, citing costs and complexity. When will the current exemption expire and which other channel might benefit from the move?

Media market drama: The "Hatzlacha" association and "Lobby 99" have petitioned the Second Authority for Television and Radio to end businessman Yitzhak Mirilashvili's joint ownership of Channel 14 and an ultra-Orthodox radio station, citing the expiration of legal exemptions.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi questioned Yair Golan's heroic actions on October 7, labeling him and his party members as "terrorist lovers." This statement marks another instance of conspiracy theories being spread against the leader of The Democrats party.

In the midst of the Likud primary period, Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi has created a "Governance Center" for public sector employees. According to the minister, it is intended to allow them to report on what he defines as failures in the public system, ensuring that the government's policy is implemented in practice.

Against the backdrop of the vandalism at the News 12 studios, Keshet 12 has petitioned the Supreme Court against Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting law. The petition alleges that the legislation is discriminatory and designed to weaken government-critical media while favoring loyal outlets.

Drama in the media market: Keshet 12 filed a petition today to the Supreme Court against the broadcasting law promoted by Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi. The petitioner claims the law is discriminatory and intended to weaken critical media outlets.

The Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) has joined the petition against the Broadcasting Law, requesting the Supreme Court to cancel a 25 million shekel budget cut, citing political interference.

The Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a law cutting its budget by 25 million shekels. The corporation argues the move is a tool for political pressure.