Channel 12
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Channel 12, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel and Lebanon Near Limited South Lebanon Withdrawal Pilot
Israel and Lebanon are close to a U.S.-mediated pilot deal for a limited Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Army would replace IDF forces, while the United Sta…
Ministers threaten libel suit against Channel 12 over funeral report
Nir Barkat and several other Israeli ministers sent Channel 12 a libel warning over a report about the funeral of IDF officer Dor Gdalia Ben Simhon. They say the family requested…
Poll: Gantz-Hendel-Shmihi Alliance Clears Threshold as Only 18% Say Israel Beat Iran
A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 23 seats, Eisenkot steady at 21, and Bennett’s list falling to 18. It also finds a Gantz-Hendel-Shmihi alliance would clear the threshol…
Netanyahu Weighs Reserving a Likud Slot for Journalist Natali Shem Tov
Benjamin Netanyahu is considering reserving a Likud Knesset slot for journalist Natali Shem Tov, according to a Thursday night report on Kan News. The idea is tied to her connecti…
Southern Democratic candidate says the Negev needs partnership, not scapegoating
Avi Dabush toured the Negev with three fellow Democratic Party primary candidates and argued that the region needs partnership with Bedouins, not collective blame. He backed stron…
U.S. Official Claims Partial IDF Withdrawal in South Lebanon, Israel Denies It
An American official said Israel partly withdrew from southern Lebanon, but Israel and Lebanon both denied the claim. The remarks came as the final day of U.S.-mediated Israel-Leb…
Amid a Rare Family Moment, Amit Segal Says He Was There “Because of My Wife”
Amit Segal posted an unusual Instagram photo from an exhibition in Ashdod, saying he was there “because of my wife.” The exhibition was curated in part by his wife, Reut Kramer-Se…
Haredi protest demands an end to arrests of Torah students, journalist says
Yishai Cohen told Channel 12 News that the Haredi car protest is focused on one demand, stopping the arrests of Torah students. He said Torah learners “protect us all.”
Smotrich Says Security Funds Should Not Go to LGBTQ Programming
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended Shin Bet chief David Zini after reports he canceled Pride-related displays and events. Smotrich said security funds should not be used f…
About 800,000 Israelis Have Used the ‘Cheapest Basket’ Program, Saving Hundreds of Shekels
About 800,000 Israelis have already bought through the “Cheapest Basket of Israel” program, launched by the Economy and Industry Ministry with Carrefour. The initiative has lowere…
Shin Bet chief says Netanyahu was briefed soon after Feldstein arrest
Ronen Bar said he personally briefed Benjamin Netanyahu soon after Eli Feldstein’s arrest, despite a gag order on the case. The report also says Jonathan Urich allegedly wiped his…
Ronen Tzur quits Democrats primary, slams party as too close to Ofer Cassif
Ronen Tzur has withdrawn from the Democrats party primary and denounced the party as too close to Ofer Cassif. His exit follows a report that smear texts against rival Nimrod Shef…
Report: Former senior ministers discuss joining Gideon Sa'ar's new party
Gilad Erdan resigned as chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries and is now exploring a new political party. Reports say he, Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked have held advanced tal…
Israel's chief rabbi sparks outrage over remarks to ritual bath attendants
Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef was recorded telling ritual bath attendants to publicly shame women who immerse alone. He said they cannot legally block the women, but should lou…
After More Than a Decade, Channel 12 Technology Reporter Leaves the Network
Itamar Minemar, Channel 12's technology reporter, is leaving after more than a decade at the network. He is moving into the business sector after years of covering the Israeli and…
Givat Ze'ev Council Head Yossi Asraf Is Identified as Suspect in Corruption Probe
Yossi Asraf, head of the Givat Ze'ev council and a Ben Gvir ally, was detained in a corruption and building-violations probe. The investigation stems from a Channel 12 exposé and…
Commentator says Shas and United Torah Judaism will trade bills for more time in power
Yishai Cohen told Channel 12 that Shas and United Torah Judaism are effectively cutting a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu. He said the detention law and the Basic Law on Torah study…
Trump’s Syria Comments Stir Israeli Worries About Lebanon and Hezbollah
Israel is holding a special discussion after Donald Trump suggested Syria could take a larger role against Hezbollah. Israeli officials fear this could restore Syrian influence in…
Democrats Party Rule Gives Yair Golan Power to Shift Knesset Candidates
The Democrats party has added a clause allowing chairman Yair Golan to move up to two Knesset candidates on the party list. Channel 12 said the rule, approved about two weeks ago…
Smear Texts Against Democratic Party Candidate Traced to His Own Spokesman
Thousands of smear texts sent to Democrats party members attacking Nimrod Sheffer were traced to Sheffer’s own spokesman. Sheffer apologized on X, while the incident is now seen a…
Police Spokesperson and Senior Officer Clash Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Deputy Commander Lior Abudraham and a senior female police officer held a heated confrontation over her sexual harassment complaint. Both denied wrongdoing, were ordered not to co…
Gantz Said to Be Exploring New Center-Right Political Alliance
Benny Gantz is reportedly nearing talks to form a new party and joint list with Dadi Shchimi, with Yoez Hendel expected to play a central role. Blue and White says Gantz is speaki…
Barakat Accuses Keshet 12 Owner of Conflict of Interest Over Food Holdings
Economy Minister Nir Barkat accused Dudi Wertheim, a Channel 12 owner, of a conflict of interest tied to his food and beverage holdings. Barkat said Wertheim's businesses are affe…
Amid Ultra-Orthodox Ultimatum, Amit Segal Says Netanyahu Reached a Deal
Ultra-Orthodox leaders Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni warned Benjamin Netanyahu that the Knesset could be dissolved next week unless draft laws advance. Channel 12’s Amit Segal said t…
Report Claims Ohana Is Delaying Media Bill Ahead of a Post-Netanyahu Race
A June 21, 2026 commentary says Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is delaying a coalition media bill to win favor with Channel 12 and other mainstream power centers. It argues he is posi…
Quality of Life Ranking Puts Kfar Saba on Top, Jerusalem at the Bottom
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released a new city quality-of-life ranking based on 56 indicators. Kfar Saba, Herzliya and Ramat Gan led the list, while Jerusalem placed la…
Public Integrity Movement Names 2025 Awardees, Rabbi? No, Rivka Michaeli Gets Lifetime Achievement Prize
The Movement for Quality Government in Israel announced its 2025 “Knights of Quality Government” recipients on Tuesday. Rivka Michaeli received the lifetime achievement prize, and…
Yossi Mizrahi to Receive Governance Excellence Honor for Investigative Reporting
Channel 12 investigative reporter Yossi Mizrahi has been selected for the 2025 Quality of Government honor in the media category. The committee praised his public-interest journal…
Channel 12 Risks Losing Its Lead as Israeli Viewers Polarize
The article says Channel 12’s news division is losing viewers as Israeli media becomes more politically polarized. It argues that right-wing audiences are moving to Channel 14 aft…
Guy Pines Says Judges Were Too Harsh on Shahar Hion and Matanal Konvesky
Guy Pines publicly backed Shahar Hion and Matanal Konvesky after their forced exit from "Dancing with the Stars". He said the judges were too harsh and that the pair deserved a be…
Finance Ministry Moves to End Premium Discounts for Yeshiva Students and Students
Israel’s Finance Ministry is preparing to end reduced National Insurance and health payments for yeshiva and university students, raising the monthly charge from 171 to 266 shekel…
Deni Avdija says his in-season crash was more serious than first reported
Deni Avdija revealed new details about a serious in-season car accident in an interview on Israel’s Channel 12. Portland media member Mike Richman said the incident had been under…
Channel 12 Retreats in Court After Criminal Allegations Against Nir Barkat
Channel 12’s defense in Nir Barkat’s NIS 12 million lawsuit appears to soften its earlier criminal allegations against him. The filing admits the report was about concerns and que…
IDF to Stand Down Northern Alert Units Starting Sunday
The IDF will begin releasing northern emergency defense units Thursday, with all personnel expected to stand down by Sunday. The decision follows the US-Iran ceasefire and a chang…
Old Photos on Dancing With the Stars Leave Anna Aronov Blushing
Lucy Ayoub surprised viewers on "Dancing with the Stars" on Keshet 12 with old photos of Anna Aronov and Haim Perstein. Aronov laughed off the images, while Perstein joked about o…
Likud activists pressure Ohana to advance stalled communications bill
Likud activists are pressuring Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to help advance the stalled communications bill. They say the reform has been delayed for weeks by thousands of objection…
Police Agrees to Pay Over NIS 624,000 to Protesters in Strip-Search Settlement
Israel Police has settled a lawsuit by 13 protesters who said they were strip-searched after detention, agreeing to pay them NIS 624,000. The deal was approved by court on Monday…
Inside Likud, the Netanyahu succession question is no longer taboo
Likud insiders are increasingly discussing whether Benjamin Netanyahu may retire and who could succeed him. The article links the shift to his health issues, his ongoing corruptio…
Israel Weighs Handing Hezbollah Tunnel Compound to Lebanese Army
Israel is considering letting the Lebanese Army seize a Hezbollah tunnel compound in Tebnit, southern Lebanon, as a test of its anti-Hezbollah resolve. The site is believed to hol…
U.S. and Iran End 18-Hour Swiss Talks With Road Map for Final Deal
The United States and Iran ended 18 hours of talks in Switzerland with a road map for a final agreement within 60 days. The sides also agreed on a safety mechanism for the Strait…
Syrian President Rejects Trump’s Idea of Fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria will not go into Lebanon to fight Hezbollah, rejecting a proposal advanced by Donald Trump. Israel is alarmed by the idea and is also c…
Amit Segal says Supreme Court hearing pushed him from Ayelet Shaked’s approach to Yariv Levin’s
Amit Segal said a Supreme Court hearing on the judicial selection law moved him from Ayelet Shaked’s gradual reform camp toward Yariv Levin’s harder line. He attacked Justice Isaa…
Israel Weighs Limited Pullback in South Lebanon Ahead of Talks
Israel is considering limited tactical withdrawals in southern Lebanon ahead of talks set for Tuesday, including from the Beaufort area. Officials say no US withdrawal request has…
Netanyahu Asked Shin Bet Chief to Probe Leak of Iran Strike Timing to Channel 12
Benjamin Netanyahu asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate a leak to Channel 12 about the timing of Israel’s strike on Iran. The Shin Bet has not decided whether to act, wh…
Israeli TV commentator accuses JD Vance of blaming Jewish ministers over Iran deal backlash
Yaara Zerd’s Channel 14 commentary says JD Vance is trying to defend the Iran deal by attacking Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. She argues the agreement is…
Channel 12 Journalist Yaal Anker Joins Channel 14 as Health Reporter
Channel 14 announced that Yaal Anker is joining its C14 news site as health reporter. The channel said her experience in health journalism will help expand its professional covera…
Report: Ohana Pledged Channel 12 the Media Bill Would Be Stopped
Sources say an associate of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana told Channel 12 executives the right-wing media bill would be blocked. Reform supporters accuse Ohana of refusing to use par…
Jacob Agam, Trailblazing Israeli Artist Behind Dizengoff Square Fountain, Dies at 98
Israeli artist Yaacov Agam died at 98, leaving behind a major international legacy that included Dizengoff Square’s famous fountain and works for the Élysée Palace. He had lived i…