Channel 12 Shareholder Provides Bail for Gadi Eizenkot's Campaign, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns

Billionaire Marius Nacht, a co-owner of Check Point and holder of approximately 8% of Keshet's shares, the controlling company of Channel 12's news division, recently posted a bail of 500,000 shekels for Gadi Eizenkot, chairman of the Yisrael party. This financial backing was disclosed publicly and is documented on the State Comptroller's website.

Keshet's news company, which covers the 2026 election campaign, is thus indirectly linked to a major shareholder who is financially supporting a political candidate. While this arrangement does not violate any laws, it raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, favoritism, or bias in election coverage.

Channel 12's news division declined to comment on the matter. The issue highlights concerns about transparency and impartiality in media coverage during the election period.