Israel broadcasting authority

Communications c'mtee approves splitting Karhi's media legislation amid legal adviser's opposition

Under the split, the first part of the bill will deal mainly with restructuring Israel’s broadcasting oversight system, including laying the groundwork for a new media regulator.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 9, 2025
Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Israel's broadcasting law poses 'grave risk,' A-G says, urging High Court to hear petitions

Israel's media in the eye of the storm.

Inside Israel's media war: Who shapes the narrative now?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Communications Minister Shlomo Kahri in the Knesset. Kahri advocates opening up the media market in Israel.

The case for ending Israel's media monopoly protections - opinion


Media comment: Respect for the Law? Not Kan

Under good management the IBC should have no difficulty in providing the necessary, not the irresponsible, budget needed for covering the Eurovision expense.

"Kan," the new public broadcaster's logo.

Media Comment: Behind-the-scenes treachery?

Not only will the IPBC orchestrate the next Eurovision contest in Israel, but Barzilai’s feat ascertained that the IPBC will not be broken into two parts.

Israel's Netta arrives for the news conference after winning the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2018 at the Altice Arena hall in Lisbon, Portugal, May 13, 2018.

Israel to broadcast 2018 FIFA World Cup to Arab states for free

Will Arab soccer fans turn to Israel for free World Cup coverage in Arabic?

Soccer fans take selfies during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour last month in Amman, Jordan

Kan reports rise in ratings

1.675 million people listen to Kan radio stations on a daily basis.

FILE PHOTO: Employees work in the offices of Kan, the new Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 3, 2016.

The future of Israeli TV is on the line

There’s no money left and there’s no hope that additional funds might appear in the near future.

Israeli television control room

Media comment: Kan- go home

It was a huge struggle to get the word “Israel” into the official name of the public broadcaster.

Arye Deri at the President's residence 370

Israel confirmed for 2018 Eurovision

But with court ruling on IBC still ahead, future participation remains in jeopardy.

Israel's fans wave flags before the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Grand Final at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev, Ukraine, May 13, 2017.

Government declarations about diversity in media are a deception

Netanyahu and his right-wing government’s desire to restrict the media and to use it for their own needs is transparent.

PALESTINIANS GATHER in a coffee ship in Hebron, where a TV screen shows US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participating in a joint press conference in February.

88 complaints; Israelis have much to say about Kan’s new style

It seems that everyone has an opinion lately about 88FM’s new format under Kan – the Israel Broadcasting Corporation

Activist Hila Shagan at the demonstration in Tel Aviv last week, organized by Mishmar88

Growing pains: KAN’s first month on the air

News programs are good and getting better, but the entertainment shows are somewhat juvenile.

FILE PHOTO: Employees work in the offices of Kan, the new Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 3, 2016.