Channel 12 News
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Channel 12 News, translated into English and compared across sources. 38 recent stories.
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.”
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…
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…
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…
Israel Weighs Limited Pullbacks in South Lebanon Ahead of Talks
Israel is considering limited withdrawals from parts of southern Lebanon ahead of expected talks with Lebanon on Tuesday. No U.S. request for an IDF pullback has been made, but of…
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…
Coalition leaders urge Netanyahu to dissolve Knesset this week amid ultra-Orthodox legislation fears
Senior coalition figures are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to dissolve the Knesset this week, warning that delay could harm ultra-Orthodox legislation. Elections are still set for Oct…
Poll Finds Majority Say Netanyahu Should Not Run Again
A Channel 12 poll says 59% of Israelis think Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next election. The survey also found low approval for Netanyahu and Donald Trump over the Ira…
Bennett's path back to power may hinge on beating, or outmaneuvering, Eisenkot
The article says Netanyahu is politically weakened by the Iran war and by tensions with his ultra-Orthodox allies. Meanwhile, Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot are competing to le…
US-Iran Memorandum Would Freeze Fighting, Force Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon
A reported US-Iran memorandum would impose a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, and could require Israel to leave southern Lebanon if a final deal is signed. It also offe…
Supreme Court freezes government move to reshape Second Authority council
Israel’s High Court froze government efforts to change the Second Authority for Television and Radio council and kept the current body in place. The justices also said there is a…
Supreme Court Ruling Clears the Way for Potential Resumption of Reshet 13 Sale
Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the outgoing Second Authority Council can continue operating and may review the stalled sale of Reshet 13. The decision freezes the government’s…
“Heart with the North” Fair Opens at Jaffa Port to Support Border Area Businesses
A three-day “Heart with the North” fair opened at Jaffa Port to help northern Israeli businesses hit by the war. Channel 12 News and Jaffa Port are hosting the event, with live co…
Studio clash over police violence at Haredi protests and draft enforcement
A Channel 12 studio debate turned into a fierce exchange over police force at ultra-Orthodox protests and efforts to compel Haredi enlistment. Israel Cohen accused the Religious Z…
Jerusalem baby puree found to contain sedatives, two downtown branches shut
Israel’s Health Ministry found clonazepam and lorazepam in Frינוק baby puree sold at two Zol u'Vegadol branches on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem. The stores were closed, several toddl…
Ben Gurion Airport warns 500 flights could be canceled unless 15 more refuelers are moved out
Ben Gurion Airport says it will cancel 500 flights unless 15 more American refueling aircraft are removed by Sunday. Despite the start of some aircraft relocations, 100,000 July t…
Israeli analyst warns U.S.-Iran deal could curb Israel's military freedom
Ohad Hamo, Channel 12's Arab affairs commentator, warned on Radio 103FM that the emerging U.S.-Iran deal could seriously damage Israel's security position. He said Israel may lose…
Israel Alarmed by Trump Suggestion That Syria Handle Hezbollah
Israel is alarmed by Donald Trump’s idea that Syria should handle Hezbollah, seeing it as the worst-case scenario. Officials say the move could strengthen Turkish influence and ha…
Iran, U.S. Said Near Framework Deal as Israel Warns of Delay and Lebanon Fighting Continues
Israeli intelligence says Iran may use a 60-day post-signing period to delay a final deal with the Trump administration. The reported U.S.-Iran memorandum includes a nuclear pledg…
Israeli intelligence says Iran approved U.S. deal to ease pressure, not to finalize nuclear agreement
Israeli intelligence believes Mojtaba Khamenei approved a U.S. memorandum to ease pressure on Iran, not to reach a final deal. Security officials warned that Iran may stall the 60…
Arie Deri's son expected to become temporary JNF co-chairman
Yanki Deri, son of Shas leader Arye Deri, is expected to be named temporary unpaid co-chairman of KKL-JNF. He will oversee the organization's land affairs until a permanent appoin…
Israel Denied Full Access to US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
Israel asked the United States to review the full memorandum of understanding signed with Iran, but Washington declined. The refusal, reported by Yaron Abraham on Channel 12, leav…
Eyal Berkovic Questioned by Police After Driving Incident With Convicted Felon
Police questioned Eyal Berkovic under caution after a video showed Mordechai David clinging to his car during a confrontation. Berkovic was released with restrictions, and police…
Northern Border Businesses to Take Center Stage at Jaffa Port Fair
Dozens of northern Israeli businesses will sell directly to the public at a three-day support fair at Jaffa Port starting June 17. One participant is Kerem Har Zemer, a family win…
Victory clarifies revenue jump was driven by sales to Gaza
Victory said its first-quarter 2026 revenue surge was driven mainly by about 99 million shekels in sales to Gaza. After excluding those sales, same-store growth fell to 5.95%, and…
Amit Segal Slams Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal as Trump Faces Right-Wing Backlash
Donald Trump revealed details of a developing U.S.-Iran deal in an interview with The New York Times, saying Iran would be allowed only low-level uranium enrichment and warning of…
Second Authority Council Member Says She Was Pressured to Quit, Then Blocked From Returning
Dr. Marlene Vanig told Israel’s High Court that she was pushed to resign from the outgoing Second Authority council and later blocked from rescinding that decision. Her affidavit…
Senior Israelis Warn Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal Could Severely Harm Security
Senior Israeli officials said a U.S.-Iran framework deal would seriously harm Israel’s security interests and fail to meet its main demands. Trump said the agreement would be sign…
Tense studio clash on Channel 12 over arrests of yeshiva students
Yeshi Cohen appeared on Channel 12 to discuss Jerusalem Faction protests over the continued arrest of yeshiva students. The studio exchange became heated as the participants argue…
Trump Plans Lavish 80th Birthday Celebration on the White House Lawn
Donald Trump prepared a lavish 80th birthday celebration on the White House lawn, centered on a UFC event. The article links the festivities to America’s 250th independence annive…
Eisenkot Tops Bennett in New Polls Across Key Measures
Channel 12 polls show Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Naftali Bennett on suitability to lead and on head-to-head leadership of a joint opposition list. The results also suggest more voters…
Israeli Officials Warn Emerging Iran Deal Could Undermine Security Interests
Senior Israeli officials say the emerging U.S.-Iran framework endangers Israel’s security interests. They argue it accepts key Iranian demands, drops core requirements on uranium…
Israeli journalist says a TV clash left her feeling unwell
Israel Hayom reporter Shirit Avitan Cohen said a Channel 12 clash with Rabbi Israel Trooper left her feeling unwell. She tied her anger to her nephew’s death in combat two years a…
Sirens Sound in Metula as IDF Says Drone Was Intercepted in South Lebanon
Sirens sounded in Metula after the IDF said it intercepted a drone over southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops were operating. The article gives no report of injuries or damage an…
Amichai Segal Predicts: This Is What Will Happen in Two Weeks
A Channel 12 News poll showed Naftali Bennett tied with Gadi Eisenkot at 20 seats each, while Likud fell to 22 seats. Political commentator Amichai Segal said the results could ma…
Unexpected Turn on Channel 12 News: “I Will Never Forget That”
Haredi commentator Israel Cohen appeared on Channel 12 News on Wednesday for a planned clash with Yesh Atid MK Merav Cohen over the Basic Law: Torah Study. Instead, Merav Cohen pr…
Iran Attacks Again, Delivering a Record Night for Channel 12 News
Following Iran’s attack, Keshet 12’s Yonit Levi drew a record 22.1% rating and nearly 600,000 viewers during the special late-night broadcast. Channel 14 and Reshet 13 also posted…
