Shlomo Karhi
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
Knesset Finance Committee considers NIS 393 million transfer to Prime Minister's Office
Constitutional crisis? Israeli gov't says it will ignore Supreme Court freeze on media regulator
European Broadcasting chairman: KAN privatization will harm country’s democratic foundations
“Public service media play an indispensable role in fostering societies," EBU chairman, Noel Curran, wrote.
Israel's participation in Eurovision under threat due to KAN's privatization
A bill proposal is being pushed by Communications Minister MK Shlomo Karhi to privatize Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation.
A-G's office has 'serious concerns' that the government is silencing Israeli public broadcasting
Baharav-Miara's office warns that the communications minister's bill to privatize Kan could stifle media independence and shut down government criticism.
Gov’t says it is cutting all ties with the ‘Haaretz’ newspaper
This decision came "in light of the recent statements by the publisher of ‘Haaretz’, Amos Schocken, who expressed support for terrorism and called for sanctions against the government".
Israel’s postal service to be privatized, communications minister announces
This marks the first time in Israel's history that the postal service will be managed by a private company.
Coalition advances bill to enable government control over television rating method
Attorney general's office said it was a "severe violation of the constitutional right to privacy."
High Court schedules hearing on establishment of state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7
In July, coalition members rejected two opposition bills proposing a state inquiry into the events of October 7.
Communications Ministry allows new use of cell infrastructure, seeking increased competition
Israel's Communications Ministry plans to increase competition by allowing new entities to enter the cellular infrastructure market, enabling 5G support.
Israeli forces storm Al Jazeera bureau in West Bank with closure order
IDF accuses Al Jazeera of "incitement to and support of terrorism" in court order.
Knesset passes controversial television bill, closes plenum until October 28
The law increases the number of channels broadcast on Israel's Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) system, known as Idan Plus.