Communications Ministry
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.
High Court cancels Karhi’s removal of KAN search chairwoman, orders appointment process to advance
Bennett brings in two ex-gov't officials as first two members of election list
PM Netanyahu accuses Case 4000 lead prosecutor of lying, 'directive meeting' with Filber
Media revolution or power grab? Inside Shlomo Karhi’s Israeli media overhaul - interview
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says it’s time to open up Israel’s media market, a move some say is political and will weaken freedom of the press.
Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes
A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.
‘Unclean motives’ alleged as Israel's broadcast shake-up advances - analysis
Legal challenges, expert warnings, and market fears converge around a sweeping communications reform that critics say threatens media independence and democratic safeguards.
‘Stage two’ of Karhi’s controversial broadcasting bill proposes radio reform
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi launches "stage two" of his media overhaul with a plan to reshape Israel’s radio market, despite legal warnings and mounting opposition.
Knesset advances Communication Minister Karhi's controversial Israeli broadcasting reform bill
The bill includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market and, if it passes, is projected to fundamentally change it.
A-G Baharav-Miara warns broadcast law proposal by CM Shlomo Karhi 'endangers free press'
The proposal, raised on Sunday for the third time in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation, includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market.
Refusal to adhere to legal input ‘not a reform, but crushing of democracy," says attorney-general
Intense agreements between senior figures in Israel's judicial world brought the Supreme Court to this point.
Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing
In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.
Karhi's media reform in Israel mirrors Orban's in Hungry, could be political overreach - opinion
Karhi's new media upheaval could punish outlets critical of the government and benefit entities that are close to it.
Netanyahu denies key meeting in Case 4000, calls bribery claims false
Filber’s testimony is false, Netanyahu argues, insisting the meeting never happened.
