Channel 12
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Channel 12, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
US Warns Israel Against Taking Support for Granted Amid Rising West Bank Violence
During a US delegation's visit to Israel, officials warned Israeli leaders against nationalist violence in the West Bank, highlighting that such acts risk undermining US support…
Gafni Signals Support for Gadi Eizenkot as Prime Minister Candidate Ahead of Elections
Moshe Gafni, head of United Torah Judaism, hinted at supporting Gadi Eizenkot for prime minister, criticizing the right-wing bloc and signaling a shift away from Netanyahu ahead o…
Amir Winter Avoids Mentioning Netanyahu in Party Launch Speech, Says Analyst Amit Segal
Amir Winter intentionally omitted any mention of Prime Minister Netanyahu in his party launch speech, signaling a strategic effort to avoid vote splitting while navigating right-w…
Channel 12 Knew of Iranian Threat to Netanyahu’s Child but Criticized Family’s Security Demands
Channel 12 knew for months about an Iranian assassination attempt on one of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s children but was censored from reporting it. Despite this, the channel criti…
Israeli Families Scammed by Nonexistent Villa Booking in Greece
Israeli families booking a villa in Greece through Booking.com discovered the property did not exist upon arrival, losing nearly 4,000 euros and struggling to get refunds or suppo…
Israeli Journalist Michal Peilin Faces Criticism Over Controversial Social Media Post
Israeli journalist Michal Peilin sparked backlash after a social media post implying she played a key role in the return of hostages from Hamas captivity. Fellow journalists criti…
Former Gideon Sa'ar Spokesman Joins Ofer Winter Ahead of New Party Launch
Michael Maoz, former spokesman for Gideon Sa'ar, joins Ofer Winter as his party prepares to launch amid Netanyahu's warnings. A new poll shows Winter's party surpassing the electo…
IDF Enforces Aryeh Deri’s Arrest Law Despite Supreme Court Freeze
Despite the Supreme Court freezing Aryeh Deri’s law to prevent arrests of yeshiva students, the IDF continues to enforce it, while the military police avoid arrests during vacatio…
Miki Berkovich Reveals Dementia Diagnosis in New Documentary at Age 70
Miki Berkovich, Israel's legendary basketball player, has been diagnosed with dementia, as revealed in a recent documentary. His condition has worsened over the past two years, an…
Israeli Basketball Legend Miki Berkovich Revealed to Suffer from Severe Dementia
Miki Berkovich, Israel's basketball legend, suffers from severe dementia, revealed in a new documentary. His family shared the condition after keeping it private for over two year…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party Leads Likud as Ofer Winter Enters Politics, Dethroning Smotrich
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, with Ofer Winter's new party crossing the electoral threshold and pushing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism…
Finance Committee Chair Milbitchky Opposes Likud's Return to Channel 12 Without Apology to Unit 100 Soldiers
Likud Finance Committee Chair Hanoch Milbitchky opposes resuming interviews on Channel 12 without an apology to Unit 100 soldiers, rejecting election-related justifications. The p…
Israeli Health Ministry Funds Conference Run by Aryeh Deri's Daughter with 400,000 Shekels
The Israeli Ministry of Health funded a 400,000-shekel mental health conference organized by Aryeh Deri's daughter's nonprofit, with Shas party advisors influencing the event desp…
Ex-IDF Chief Gantz's Yisrael Atid Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second, Bennett Third
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Atid leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22 and Bennett's Yachdav at 15. Various scenarios involv…
Netanyahu Reveals Iran Tried to Assassinate One of His Sons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons, information previously censored. This disclosure coincides with plans to extend security…
Political Outcry After Only Channel 14 News Removed From Israeli Hospitals
Israeli hospitals Meir and Beilinson announced stopping all news broadcasts but only removed Channel 14, keeping Channels 12 and 13 on air. This led to political backlash accusing…
Israel Halts All Security Exports to Qatar Nearly Three Years After October 7 Attacks
Israel has stopped all security exports to Qatar nearly three years after the October 7 attacks, acknowledging Qatar's hostile role and its ties to Hamas. The decision highlights…
Likud Minister Shikli Reveals His Version of Heated 2021 Private Meeting with Netanyahu and Bennett
Likud Minister Amichai Shikli publicly disclosed his version of a tense 2021 private meeting with former PM Naftali Bennett, contradicting Bennett's claim that Shikli promised to…
Netanyahu Orders Shin Bet to Provide Security for Political Rival Gadi Eizenkot
Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the Shin Bet to provide adequate security for his political rival, Gadi Eizenkot, confirming the agency's commitment to legal and thorough protect…
Israeli Media Lacks Representation of Russian-Speaking Voices Despite Large Community Presence
Dolev Cohen's anti-Russian language remarks sparked national outrage, revealing a broader issue of Russian-speaking Israelis' exclusion from mainstream media. Despite a large Russ…
Arnon Segal Defends Brother Amid Criticism of National Security Minister Ben Gvir
Arnon Segal defended National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir against his brother Amit Segal's criticism, praising Ben Gvir's security measures and dismissing claims that his re…
Hamas Intensifies Pressure on Mediators to Condemn Israel Amid Rising Security Concerns
Hamas is pressuring mediating countries to publicly accuse Israel of ceasefire violations while Israel faces renewed threats from incendiary kites and balloons near Gaza, promptin…
Israeli Hostage Eli-H Cohen and Ziv Avod Celebrate Wedding After Harrowing Captivity and Recovery
Israeli hostage Eli-H Cohen and his partner Ziv Avod, who campaigned globally for his release, have married after enduring captivity, injury, and emotional recovery. Their wedding…
IDF Prepares Area Near Rafah for First Multinational Force Entry in Gaza
The IDF has prepared the area near the former Gaza settlements of Bnei Atzmon and Dolev, northwest of Rafah, for the first multinational force entry, securing and clearing the ter…
Israeli News Channels Would Cover The Odyssey Like Breaking News, Says Columnist
Israeli journalist Lior Dayan argues that if The Odyssey occurred today in Israel, local news would cover it extensively with investigative reports and debates, reflecting the cou…
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Criticizes Journalist Amit Segal Over Ben Gvir Coverage
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb attacked journalist Amit Segal over his critical article on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, hinting the criticism came from the Prime Minister's…
Israel Warns Hezbollah May Escalate Attacks Amid US Sanctions
Israeli security officials report Hezbollah is increasing attacks on IDF forces in Lebanon, prompting warnings of a strong Israeli response. Concurrently, the US imposed new sanct…
Chef Eyal Shani Shares Six Must-Try Recipes Including His Famous Restaurant Dish
Yossi Abdo Presents Weekly Satirical News Highlighting Israeli Political and Social Issues
Yossi Abdo's weekly satirical news show covered Israeli political dynamics, including Haredi influence in Likud, Tali Gottlieb's political challenges, and cultural commentary, inv…
Disinformation Campaign Targets Family of Channel 12 Journalist Guy Peleg Ahead of Elections
Telegram channels launched a false disinformation campaign against Channel 12 journalist Guy Peleg's children, accusing his daughter of espionage and his son of insulting national…
Syrian Foreign Minister Denounces Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase as Unjustified
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani condemned Israel's August 2026 airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase as unjustified, denying any permanent Turkish military presence there…
MasterChef Star Gal Kaspers Clarifies She Can Buy Expensive Fish Herself
Gal Kaspers, a contestant on "MasterChef: Dream Team," clarified on Instagram that she can afford to buy the expensive fish locos herself, responding to fans who offered to purcha…
Adi Zarifi Rebukes Yinon Magal Over Edited Video Claiming 'It Won't Work'
Yinon Magal posted an edited video accusing Adi Zarifi of making dangerous statements, but Zarifi responded by sharing the full clip and explaining how Magal distorted her words…
Ofer Winter Negotiates to Include Journalist Natali Shem Tov in New Party Amid Likud Talks
Ofer Winter is negotiating with journalist Natali Shem Tov to join his soon-to-be-announced party, while Likud also seeks to recruit her amid efforts to increase female representa…
Rotem Sela Condemns False Claims Against Journalist Guy Peleg’s Daughter
Rotem Sela denounces false Telegram rumors accusing journalist Guy Peleg’s daughter of espionage, urging the public to stop spreading harmful misinformation.
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad Agree to Joint List Without Ra'am for Upcoming Israeli Elections
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad have agreed to run together in the upcoming Israeli elections without Ra'am, with Yosef Jabareen leading the list. A recent poll showed this alliance coul…
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad Agree to Run Joint List Without Ra'am in Upcoming Elections
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad have agreed to run together in the upcoming Israeli elections without Ra'am, aiming to boost Arab voter turnout and parliamentary representation. The list…
Channel 12 Faces Backlash for Misusing Fallen Officer's Photo in Corruption Report
Channel 12 mistakenly used a photo of deceased Border Police officer Eli Alikshvili in a corruption report, causing distress to his family. Channel 14's Oded Menashe criticized Ch…
Yonit Levi Doubles Lead Over Magi Taviv in News Ratings Amid MasterChef Viewership
Yonit Levi doubled her ratings lead over Magi Taviv on Channel 14 news, while MasterChef led overall but with moderate ratings.
Israeli Political Commentator Amit Segal Slams Amichai Mandelbaum Over Personal Social Media Remarks
Amit Segal, a political commentator for Channel 12, harshly rebuked Amichai Mandelbaum after Mandelbaum publicly shared inaccurate personal details about Segal's family life on so…
Sephora Collection Beauty Products Launch in Israel With Significant Price Gaps
Israeli retailer Glam42 will start selling Sephora Collection cosmetics on August 20 under a temporary agreement, marking Sephora's first official entry into Israel. Channel 12's…
Tel Aviv E-Scooter Riders Complain of Delayed Fines and Account Seizures Over Helmet Violations
Scooter riders in Tel Aviv-Yafo report receiving helmet violation fines months late with added interest, leading to bank account seizures. Appeals often go unanswered while intere…
MasterChef Contestant Bar Opens Up About Late Mother’s Influence on His Culinary Journey
Bar, a contestant on Channel 12’s "MasterChef: Dream Team," shares how his late mother inspired his cooking after she passed away shortly before his audition. He feels her presenc…
Netanyahu Forced to Accept David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb in Likud Despite Opposition
Following the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu must accept David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb on the party list despite his opposition, amid internal party conflicts and attem…
Wolt Delivery Driver Arrested for Harassing and Threatening Channel 12 Reporter in Ashkelon
A Wolt delivery driver in Ashkelon was arrested after harassing and threatening Channel 12 reporter Itay Galon during a live report. The police launched a quick investigation, and…
Channel 14 Panelist Guy Bosi Reveals Ambition to Join Israel's Supreme Court
Attorney Guy Bosi praised the Likud primary results but noted a lack of religious and judicial reform voices. He suggested candidates to boost right-wing turnout and revealed his…
Yariv Levin Secures Major Win in Likud Primaries Amid Judicial Reform Support
Yariv Levin secured a major victory in the Likud primaries, placing third despite internal opposition. The results favored candidates supporting judicial reform, with Eli Cohen le…
Channel 14 Apologizes for Error but Immediately Attacks Channel 12 in Controversy
Channel 14 apologized for a major mistake but immediately attacked Channel 12, Israel's top news outlet, sparking media backlash on August 18, 2026. The apology was criticized as…