Channel 13
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Channel 13, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel to Consider Official Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will ask the Israeli government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and condemn denial of it. The proposal comes as tensions with Turkey rise over regi…
Netanyahu Weighs Reserving Spot for Journalist Netael Shem Tov as Bereaved Father Enters Likud Race
Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering reserving a Likud slot for journalist Netael Shem Tov, while also weighing other prominent reserve candidates. Separately, Eli Shteyui…
Waste Site Managers Block Wildlife Volunteers Rescuing Injured Storks
Volunteers from the group For the Wildlife went to the Dudaim waste site to rescue injured storks. They say the site managers blocked them and threatened a lawsuit, including a wa…
Netanyahu Pushes Ultra-Orthodox Deal Amid Efforts to Protect Draft Evaders
Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing a new Torah study law and temporary arrest immunity for ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. The plan faces legal resistance, while Haredi parties continue…
Dollar Nears NIS 3 as Investors Weigh Impact on Savings
The dollar is recovering and nearing NIS 3, a level that could affect savings and investment returns. The report also highlights the best-performing advanced study fund track.
Acting Elections Director Says Israeli Vote Cannot Be Stolen
Dinn Livneh, acting director-general of Israel’s Central Elections Committee, discussed election-day preparations in a rare Channel 13 interview. He said threats do not affect him…
Historic milestone on the tracks: Eastern Railway line opens Sunday
Israel will open the new Eastern Railway line on Sunday after repeated delays. The line will be rolled out gradually and is intended to eventually connect Haifa and Beersheba.
Families of Fallen Shin Bet Staff Condemn Zini Over Memorial Removal
Bereaved families of Shin Bet employees killed on October 7 and in the war condemned agency chief David Zini for dismantling a memorial corner at Shin Bet headquarters. They said…
Israel Worried Trump May Sell F-35 Jets to Turkey, Citing Risks to Air Force Freedom of Action
Israeli defense officials are alarmed by Donald Trump’s indication that he may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it could hurt the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action. The repor…
Leak Probe: Netanyahu Aide Suspected of Deleting Phone Evidence After Feldstein Arrest
Jonathan Urich, a close aide to Benjamin Netanyahu, is suspected of deleting evidence after Eli Feldstein’s arrest in the Bild leak case. The Tel Aviv District Court refused to re…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue
At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback…
Knesset to Hold Four Debates on Torah Study Basic Law as Netanyahu’s Ultra-Orthodox Deal Hits Legal Hurdle
The Knesset Committee will hold four debates next week on a Basic Law proposal to entrench Torah study as a foundational value in Israel. The bill, backed by ultra-Orthodox lawmak…
MK Demands Disciplinary Action Against Psychologist Over Anti-LGBTQ Views
MK Yorai Lahav-Hertzanu asked the Health Ministry to discipline psychologist Hila Mordechai after a Channel 13 investigation alleged she promoted anti-LGBTQ views and conversion t…
Iranian Commander Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon as Talks on Partial Pullback Continue
Esmail Qaani said Israel must leave all of Lebanon immediately, while reports said the IDF may soon complete a limited withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The move is being discusse…
Judge Questions Request to Restrict Jonathan Urich Amid Leak Case
A Tel Aviv court again heard the prosecution’s request to bar Jonathan Urich from the Prime Minister’s Office and contact with Benjamin Netanyahu. Judge Ala Masarwa questioned why…
Eyal Waldman Explains How He Met His Younger Partner and Defends Viral Video
Eyal Waldman said he met his 21-year-old partner Maya when she worked as a flight attendant on his private jet. He also defended their viral March video and said he requires prenu…
U.S. Official Says Israel Has Begun Pulling Back in Parts of South Lebanon
A U.S. State Department official said Israel has started a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese army set to take over the vacated areas. The move is part of…
State Prosecutor Says There Is an Attempt to Pressure Law Enforcement Bodies
Channel 13 reported that State Attorney Amit Aisman said there is an attempt to pressure law enforcement agencies. The brief item gives no further details about the incident or th…
Kish Rejects Pressure Campaign and Keeps Gender Review in Education System
Education Minister Yoav Kisch is continuing a broad review of gender-related content in Israel’s schools despite growing public pressure and criticism. Supporters say the move is…
Whispers From the Haredi Political and Social Scene
A Haredi gossip column highlights leaked audio of Rabbi Moshe Berzovsky on draft policy, a Torah dedication for Avigdor Liberman, and election-season maneuvering. It also describe…
Polls show Likud ahead, while potential alliances could reshape the race
Two new Israeli polls, released Wednesday, show Likud leading while several opposition alliances remain volatile. The surveys also suggest that mergers could significantly boost G…
Ronen Tzur Says He Will Skip the Democrats Party Primary
Ronen Tzur said he will not enter the Democrats party primary, citing what he called extreme factions and "dark and black methods." The article also says a smear message aimed at…
Strategist Faces Criticism Over TV Commentary and Party Payments
Channel 13 reported that strategist Moshe Klughaft appeared on TV as a commentator while allegedly failing to disclose paid ties to political parties. Klughaft denied advising Isr…
Knesset legal adviser challenges reported Netanyahu deal with ultra-Orthodox parties
Knesset legal adviser Shagit Afek is opposing a reported Netanyahu deal with ultra-Orthodox parties over legislation linked to dissolving the Knesset. Shas and United Torah Judais…
Netanyahu Trial Judges to Speed Up with Five Hearings a Week After the Holidays
Judges in Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial plan to accelerate the schedule after the holidays. The report says five hearings a week will be held, but offers no further details.
Moses Koursia Regrets His Channel 13 Interview After Backlash
Moses Koursia says he regrets appearing on Channel 13’s "Moriah and Berko" after viewers accused the hosts of mocking him. The singer had discussed a humiliating apartment-hunting…
Israel-Lebanon Talks Expose Rift Over Iran’s Role
Israel and Lebanon resumed U.S.-brokered talks in Washington as reports emerged of disputes over Iran’s role and the terms of any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israeli…
On Her 43rd Birthday, 10 Things to Know About Natalie Dadon
Natalie Dadon is turning 43, and the article highlights her rise from Kiryat Bialik to modeling, reality TV, activism and public controversy. It also says she was recently sued by…
Report Says Nuclear Inspectors’ Access Came Up in Iran Talks Despite Denials
The New York Times reported that IAEA inspectors’ access to Iran was discussed in the talks despite Tehran’s denials. At the same time, the U.S. Senate passed a symbolic Iran war…
Gulf states slam Iran deal as Rubio heads to Gulf to calm allies
Gulf states have told the U.S. the emerging Iran deal is “very bad,” while Marco Rubio plans visits to the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait to reassure them. The talks remain unclear, with…
Secret recordings reveal ultra-Orthodox leader backing enlistment of non-students
Channel 13 aired secret recordings of Rabbi Moshe Berzovsky, a senior Agudat Yisrael figure and anti-draft hardliner, privately backing enlistment for Haredi men who do not study…
Solberg Warns of Election Crisis, Raises Alarm Over Foreign Interference
Justice Noam Solberg warned that Israel must prepare for an election crisis as boundaries between permitted and forbidden conduct are already blurring. He cited an unusual wave of…
How Will Cases 1000 and 2000 Against Netanyahu Be Decided?
A special report reviews the key issues from Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in Cases 1000 and 2000. It highlights the cigars, champagne, and conversations with Noni Moses that cou…
Eilat Residents Fear a Multi-Front Infiltration After Shin Bet Warning
Eilat residents are worried about a possible multi-front terrorist infiltration after a warning from Shin Bet chief David Zini and a revealed infiltration attempt. The IDF held a…
Recorded confrontation in police sex probe exposes heated exchange between senior officers
The Competition Authority confronted Brig. Gen. Lior Abudraham with a senior police officer who accused him of sexual misconduct, during a two-hour session marked by sharp denials…
Israel Prepares for Limited Withdrawal from South Lebanon Amid U.S.-Brokered Talks
Israel and Lebanon began a fifth round of U.S.-mediated talks in Washington, with reports that Israel is preparing for a limited pullback from southern Lebanon. Netanyahu insists…
Netanyahu and His Lawyer Seen Meeting in Side Room Despite Court Ban
Benjamin Netanyahu was filmed entering a side room at the Tel Aviv District Court with his lawyer, Amit Hadad, despite a judges' ban on contact during testimony. The prosecution s…
Competition Authority Faces Off PR Chief and Senior Police Officer in Police Drama
A confrontation has been arranged by the Competition Authority between the Israel Police spokespersons chief and a senior officer. The short report gives no further substantive de…
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…
Baruch Kara is strong on Netanyahu’s flaws, weaker on proving what comes next
A commentary criticizes Channel 13’s new legal series on Benjamin Netanyahu for offering strong rhetoric but no firm legal conclusion. It says Baruch Kara overstates the significa…
Trump Signals Lebanon Dispute Can Be Settled Quickly as New U.S.-Brokered Talks Open
A new round of U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks is opening in Washington, with Lebanon pressing for a reinforced ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Trump said the issue will be s…
Turkey and Egypt Deepen Ties After Joint Air Drill Near Israel
Turkey and Egypt recently carried out a major joint air exercise near Israel’s western border. The article says the former rivals are improving ties, a shift that worries Israel.
Mother of fallen soldier reveals she is pregnant after fatal tank disaster in southern Lebanon
Einav Chabshush, whose son Noa was killed in the southern Lebanon tank disaster on Friday, is speaking during shiva about his death and her pregnancy. She said Noa had already lea…
Knesset Speaker Reportedly Weighs Defying High Court Order Over State Comptroller Vote
Channel 13 reported that Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is considering ignoring a High Court interim order blocking Michael Ravivo’s appointment as state comptroller. The justices que…
Report: Trump Is Restraining Israel Across Multiple Fronts, Not Just Lebanon
Channel 13 reported that the Trump administration is restricting Israel’s freedom of action not only in Lebanon but in other arenas as well. The report said Israel can act in Leba…
Outrage Over Leaked Recording of Disabled IDF Veterans Chief, Calls for His Removal
A veterans forum demanded the immediate removal of Disabled IDF Veterans Organization chairman Idan Kaliman after leaked recordings in which he insulted PTSD veterans. The organiz…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces He Will Step Down
Keir Starmer announced that he is resigning as Britain's prime minister. He said he will stay in office until a replacement is appointed. The source gives no additional details ab…