Communication

Twenty years since Gilad Schalit's abduction, newly released IDF logs show real-time confusion

The new records rest mostly on reports that an IDF command center received in real time via communications devices with soldiers in the field, as well as handwritten reports and updates.

In this handout photo provided by the IDF, freed Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit (2nd R) walks with Defence Minister Ehud Barak (L), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd, L) and IDF Chief of General Staff Benny Gantz (R) at Tel Nof Airbase on October 18, 2011 in central Israel.
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DR. DANIEL ORLIEVSKY (left) and his team use the Phaedrus Approach to teach students on the spectrum how to communicate.

How writing can help some people with autism find their voice

A demonstration of the Digital Ground Army system, June 2026.

Despite hostility toward Israel, NATO armies are examining a dramatic defense tech upgrade


Communications Ministry funds network reception for bomb shelters

The transmitters provide radio reception coverage from Metulla to Beersheba, extending into protected areas and shelters.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.

5 signs your date went well and could lead to more

First dates can be challenging, but there are signs that indicate it went well. These signs may not be scientific, but they can give you an idea of whether there's potential for a second date

 What's a good sign that your first date went well?

Israel moves to block Lebanese, Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen

Karhi moved swiftly to sign an emergency order against al-Mayadeen after receiving the green light from Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and defense establishment officials.

 A Palestinian-Lebanese woman gestures while watching news on television at her residence in Beirut, Lebanon, October 25, 2023

New arrangements make distant-learning cheaper for wartime students

The decision comes as a result of lessons learned in the Communications Ministry from the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anais, a student at the International Bilingual School (EIB), attends her online lessons in her bedroom in Paris as a lockdown is imposed to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread in France, March 20, 2020.

IDF opens channels for Gazans to report Hamas humanitarian violations

"Share with us if Hamas prevents you from moving south on the Telegram account at the attached number!" IDF Arabic language spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee said.

 A Palestinian woman uses a Phone app that allows Gaza women to report domestic abuse anonymously, outside Gaza Women's Center in Gaza City May 31, 2022

Communications officer discusses importance of communication in war

When the war broke out on October 7, Roei was at home and was woken by sirens at 6:30 in the morning.

 IDF Communications officer on the northern border, October 2023

How do people use selfies to communicate? Psychologist explains - study

People have used self-portraits to communicate information about themselves for centuries, but digital cameras have made it easy to share a self-portrait than ever before.

 Friends taking a selfie together

WATCH: IDF works to repair Gaza border installations

The effort, “Returning Eyes to Gaza,” is nearing completion.

The Jaguar traversing through the land

Israeli minister's historic speech in Saudi Arabia spurs diplomatic milestone

Speaking in English from his seat, Shlomo Karhi wore a blue suit and a crocheted skullcap on his head and spoke into a handheld microphone. 

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi presents his reform in the communication market to journalists, in Jerusalem, July 17, 2023.

On the road to peace: Israeli minister reads Torah scroll in Saudi Arabia

“Here in Riyadh we prayed with the windows open to Jerusalem,” said Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.

 Israeli Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi prays in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 2, 2023