Radio

KAN marks 90 years of Israeli public broadcasting with cross-platform celebration

Broadcasts will include unforgettable historical clips from the KAN archive, and the anniversary will also be marked on the beloved comedy/variety show, Zehu Ze.

Zehu Ze cast members Moni Moshonov (left) and Avi Kushnir in a new version of Benzin's song, "Shared Home," which was created for the KAN 90th anniversary celebration.
Minister of Defence Israel Katz visits the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on September 2, 2025.

Katz alleges Army Radio workers misled High Court in bid to halt closure

An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January

 View of the IDF's Army Radio station headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025

Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday


Knesset members to convene emergency meeting against Katz's 'destructive' Army Radio closure

“The defense minister’s decision is an inseparable part of the assault on the free press. His words incite violence and put the employees of Army Radio at risk,” Kariv stated.

MKs Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Israel Katz's closure of Army Radio an 'attack on free press,' journalists and opposition say

"It would not be surprising if the station’s broadcasting frequencies are soon handed over to wealthy figures affiliated with the corrupt and degenerate Likud Party,” MK Gilad Kariv stated.

Defense Minister Israel Katz over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Defense Minister Israel Katz moves to shut down IDF's Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting

The defense minister also intends to establish a professional team within the Defense Ministry to oversee the implementation of the decision.

Israeli defense minister Yisrael Katz attends the state ceremony marking 52 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on October 5, 2025.

A-G Baharav-Miara warns moves to change Army Radio are stained with political motivations

Baharav-Miara warned that the committee tasked with determining the future of Army Radio "sounds a major alarm on political intervention in public broadcasting."

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Israeli committee recommends shutting down Army Radio, Katz to issue decision

Advisory committee to Katz: Shut Army Radio down or suspend current affairs programming • Galgalatz, Army Radio's music station, is expected to remain open

Radio broadcasters seen in the offices of Galei Tzahal, the national IDF radio station, in Jaffa, on March 27, 2014.

'Frequencies of Deceit': Propaganda broadcasting in the heyday of the radio age - review

From the previously under-appreciated source of radio broadcasting, Margaret Peacock sheds new light on how and why today’s Middle East has developed.

KING GEORGE V delivers the 1934 Royal Christmas Message on BBC Radio.

'Jews control US politics, Hollywood, big cities,' Canadian reporter says on live broadcast

Radio-Canada suspended a reporter and issued an apology after she made controversial on-air remarks about Jewish influence in US politics.

Journalist Élisa Serret.

Editor's Notes: Israel’s media landscape has changed, and so has the country - comment

After October 7, Israelis moved from TV bulletins to social feeds, with Channel 14 gaining ground.

Many Israelis will base all of their information on these news-aggregating WhatsApp groups.

Zionist puppet: Muslim station accuses OFCOM of Islamophobia after being fined for antisemitism

Markaz-Al-Huda called it "a malicious attempt…to cause harm to our community efforts and our community radio."

Supporters of pro-Palestinian campaign organization Palestine Action hold banners and flags outside London's High Court, July 4, 2025; illustrative.

Defense Minister Israel Katz sets up committee to probe Army Radio

The committee, which will review the station’s future, will be chaired by retired Maj.-Gen. Yiftach Ron-Tal.

 Israeli minister of Defense Israel Katz attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers whose burial place is unknown at Mount Herzl Military cemetery in Jerusalem on March 6, 2025.