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Amit Segal Questions Avi Gil's Account of October 7 Intelligence Warnings

Political commentator Amit Segal is questioning the account of former military secretary Avi Gil regarding intelligence warnings before the October 7 Hamas attack. Segal cited "Uv…

Culture2h ago·2 outlets

Boy George Faces Threats Over Israel Shows, Vows to Perform

British singer Boy George stated he has faced threats and professional isolation for supporting Israel but will perform as scheduled next month. He described being traumatized by…

Culture3h ago

Avri Gilad Describes Spiritual Festival Experience

Israeli TV host Avri Gilad attended a spiritual festival at Kfar Nokdim near Arad over the weekend. He described participating in a unique "peeling workshop" involving clay, which…

Culture3h ago

Channel 14 Host Shimon Riklin Celebrates Son's Wedding

Channel 14 presenter Shimon Riklin celebrated his son Eldad Riklin's wedding to Romi Brill last Friday. Eldad, who recently joined the Globes newspaper as an economic analyst, bec…

Politics4h ago

Netanyahu's Aide Accused of Trying to Alter Oct. 7 Records

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, is accused of attempting to falsify October 7th phone records, according to a Channel 12 report. Braverman al…

Economy4h ago

Arkia CEO Reveals Cyprus Route is Most Profitable, Notes Business Class Boom

Arkia CEO Oz Berlovich revealed that the Cyprus route is the airline's most profitable due to low risk and high potential. He also noted a significant increase in Israelis flying…

Sports5h ago·2 outlets

Sports Channel Clarifies Misattributed Quote to Hapoel Petah Tikva Player

Sports Channel 5 clarified that a quote about accountability was mistakenly attributed to Hapoel Petah Tikva player Roi David. The channel stated the quote was actually made by Ma…

Politics6h ago

Israeli Minister Slams Channel 12 for 'Rising Lies' Amidst Ratings Drop

Communications Minister Shlomo Karai fiercely criticized Channel 12 on social media, accusing the network of spreading lies as its ratings fall. Karai presented data showing his f…

Culture6h ago·3 outlets

Comedian Lior Shlein Reveals Offer to Join Satirical Show 'Ha'Patriotim'

Comedian Lior Shlein disclosed that he received an offer to join the Israeli satirical television show 'Ha'Patriotim'. The program is known for its political satire. Shlein's pote…

Culture6h ago

Survivor Israel Reveals Cast Including Musicians, Reality Stars

The new season of "Survivor" on Reshet 13 will premiere this month, featuring singer Stephan Leger, "Big Brother" alum Shai Chi, and Channel 14 panelist Avi Shushan among its cont…

Politics7h ago

Shas Candidate Refutes Channel 12 Report, Claims 'Double Funding' Allegations False

Shas party candidate Dr. Dror Amos has publicly refuted a Channel 12 investigative report that accused his organization, "Chessed Chaim Ve'Emet," of financial impropriety and lack…

Politics7h ago

Yinon Magal Fiercely Attacks Gadi Eisenkot Over Netanyahu Fitness Claims

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal fiercely criticized cabinet member Gadi Eisenkot for stating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unfit for office. Magal accused Eisenkot of being rep…

Culture7h ago

Nova Festival Survivor Yuval Raphael Returns to Stage After Trauma

Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the October 7th Nova festival massacre, has returned to performing on European stages. She recently performed for the first time at the Nova memorial…

Security8h ago

Israel Prepares for Potential War with Iran Before Elections

Israel is preparing for a potential military conflict with Iran, possibly before upcoming elections, amid intelligence reports of Iran's accelerated missile and drone production…

Security8h ago·1 outlets

Aviation Security Chief Accused of Conflict of Interest, Accepting Payments from Regulated Companies

Dvir Rubinstein, Israel's Director of Aviation Security for 19 years, is under criminal investigation for alleged conflicts of interest. He is accused of operating as an external…

Politics8h ago·3 outlets

Ex-PM Bennett Slams Yair Netanyahu as 'Despicable Person'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a "despicable person" and accused him of leading a "poison machine"…

Security8h ago

Israeli Passenger Recounts Suspicious Flight Attendant Actions During Hijacking Attempt

Israeli passengers on a Flydubai flight subdued a hijacker, but one passenger, Assaf Radwan, reported suspicious actions by flight attendants. Radwan stated that a flight attendan…

Security9h ago

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran; IDF Chief of Staff Blocked Move

The United States requested Israel conduct an independent strike in Iran before the U.S. midterm elections, aiming to shift political risk. Israel's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir repo…

Politics9h ago

Channel 14 Host Slams Humor Page for 'Dumbing Down' Voters

Channel 14 presenter Noy Bar fiercely criticized the humor page "HaPshuta" on Instagram for a post encouraging voting. Bar accused the page of treating the public as unintelligent…

Security10h ago

Israeli Reporter Recounts Crippling Anxiety Attack During Gaza Border Rocket Barrage

Israeli Channel 12 News correspondent Almog Boker described a severe anxiety attack he experienced in 2018 while with his daughter during rocket fire from Gaza. He was unable to m…

Politics13h ago

Media Personality Guy Maroz Defends Controversial Channel 14 Appearances

Media personality Guy Maroz is facing criticism from his political left for appearing on the right-wing Channel 14. Maroz defends his decision as a way to foster dialogue and chal…

Politics15h ago

Joint List Head Jabareen to Deliver Political Address on Election Vision

Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, will deliver a political address on Saturday evening at 8:00 PM. The speech will focus on the Joint List's election vision and strategy fo…

Culture16h ago

New Reality Show Criticizes Host Assi Azar's Show for Pacing and Cinematography

A review of the new reality show "Who Wants to Start?" on Channel 12 criticizes its pacing and cinematography, despite addressing serious mental health issues. Critic Tali Shtakel…

Politics20h ago

New Poll Shows Netanyahu Coalition Trailing Opposition Ahead of Elections

A new poll by Israel's Channel 12 shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition trailing the opposition bloc 35% to 50% ahead of upcoming Knesset elections. More Israelis, 5…

Culture22h ago

New Israeli Thriller 'The Escape' Premieres, Featuring Cult, Drugs, and Ex-Mossad Agent

The new Israeli thriller series "Ha'Bricha" (The Escape) premieres Saturday on Channel 12, following a man who must rescue his family from an extremist cult in Colombia. The plot…

Politics1d ago2

Shas Leverages Rabbi Yosef's Criticism of Ben-Gvir in Election Push

Former Sephardi chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has publicly denounced National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, criticizing his Temple Mount visits as arrogant and defiant of rabbini…

Politics1d ago

Amcha Yisrael Leader Winter Rejects Netanyahu, Cites Demands

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter declared he would not join a government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if his demands are unmet, stating "Bibi can go jump in a…

Politics1d ago

Poll Shows Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Leading, 50% Favor Change

An Israeli poll shows the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading with 50% support versus 35% for Netanyahu's bloc. A majority of 58% prefer a different prime mini…

Security1d ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Admits Altering Protocol, Police Say Evidence Mounts

Former Netanyahu aide Tzachi Braverman admitted to altering a protocol documenting a call on October 7, according to a Channel 12 report. Police have gathered evidence for forgery…

Politics1d ago·1 outlets

Netanyahu Silences Likud Voices Ahead of Elections, Analysts Say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly silencing prominent Likud politicians like Dudi Amsalem, Miri Regev, and Yaakov Bardugo ahead of elections, according to political…

Politics1d ago

Eisenkot Outlines Ten-Point Plan in Hadera Rally, Addresses Gaza Funds and Abbas

Gadi Eisenkot presented his "10 Steps to Israel's Prosperity" plan at a rally in Hadera, hosted by Rafi Ginat. He addressed past decisions regarding Qatari funds for Gaza, claimin…

Politics1d ago·2 outlets

Yair Netanyahu Threatens Legal Action Over New Political Campaign

Yair Netanyahu is threatening legal action against the Amcha Israel party after his image was featured on their new billboard campaign. The campaign, launched Friday, includes Net…

Culture1d ago

Channel 12 Dominates Israeli Ratings with October 7th Memorial Broadcast and Hostage Survivor Interview

Channel 12 dominated Israeli television ratings this past week, with its main news broadcast and prime-time shows drawing the largest audiences. The program "Uvda" featuring hosta…

Politics1d ago

Ofer Vinter Declares 'Bibi Will Jump for Me' in TV Interview

Ofer Vinter, chairman of Am Israel, declared in an upcoming "Meet the Press" interview that Prime Minister Netanyahu would "jump for me" if his demands aren't met, stating he woul…

Politics1d ago

Arab Union List Launches "Al-Muwahida" App for Direct Public Engagement

The Arab Union List (AUL) has released its new "Al-Muwahida" mobile application to enhance direct communication between its Knesset members and the public. Available on major app…

Security1d ago

Investigator Sues Billionaire's Lawyer for Defamation

Private investigator Zvika Naveh is suing Alex Sklar's attorney, Yaakov Borovsky, for 856,200 shekels in a defamation case. Naveh claims Borovsky made false accusations of extorti…

Economy1d ago

Israeli News Anchors' Salaries Revealed, Top Commentator Earns Over $800,000 Annually

A report reveals the salaries of prominent Israeli news anchors and commentators, with Channel 12's Amit Segal reportedly earning over 3 million shekels annually from various medi…

Politics1d ago·1 outlets

Likud Denounces Ex-Aide's Claims Against Netanyahu as 'Blood Libel'

Former military secretary Avi Gil accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff of falsifying a transcript related to the October 7th war outbreak. Likud called Gil's…

Politics1d ago·3 outlets

Channel 14 Launches New Election Project Analyzing Politicians

Channel 14 is launching a new election-focused project called "The Operating Table" starting Sunday. The program will feature five experts analyzing prominent Israeli politicians…

General1d ago2·3 outlets

Host Yinon Magal Met Secretly With Bibas Family Relatives, Sister Claims

Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas, claims media personality Yinon Magal secretly met with Bibas family relatives to obtain an apology after Magal made harsh remarks about partici…

Politics1d ago

Israeli Broadcaster Yinnon Magal Faces Backlash Over Remarks

Israeli broadcaster Yinnon Magal is facing a public backlash and regulatory action for controversial remarks about bereaved families and hostages, including calling some "abhorren…

Politics1d ago

Bardugo Refuses Channel 12 Interview Over 'Blood Libel' Against IDF Soldiers

Likud member Yaakov Bardugo refused to be interviewed by Channel 12, stating he would not appear on a channel that "fabricated a blood libel against IDF soldiers." Channel 12 had…

Politics1d ago

Reservists-Economic Party Holds Steady in Polls Ahead of Election

The Reservists-Economic Party, led by Yoaz Hendel and Einat Wilf, has consistently polled four seats in Maariv surveys over the past three weeks, with Israel Hayom projecting five…

Sports1d ago

New Investors to Inject NIS 5 Million into Hapoel Rishon LeZion

Business figures Dudu and Natalie Vaturi have entered into a sponsorship agreement with Hapoel Rishon LeZion, a National League football club. The Vaturis will invest NIS 5 millio…

Security1d ago

US President Trump Receives New War Plans Targeting Iran

The Pentagon has presented President Donald Trump with new plans for a three-day intensive strike campaign against Iranian military and energy sites, focusing on missile and drone…

Politics1d ago

Professor Accuses Ex-Aides of 'Purification Rituals' to Gain Favor

Professor Moshe Cohen Eliya stated that former Netanyahu aides Avi Gil and Yoav Horowitz are performing "purification rituals" by publicly criticizing the Prime Minister to gain a…

Economy1d ago

Bank Leumi CEO Solicits Customer Feedback on X

Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman asked customers on X for suggestions on improving services. The bank described the move as part of a strategy to prioritize customer service. Respond…

Politics1d ago

Rabbi Slams Netanyahu's Response to Ex-Aide's Claims

Rabbi Avraham Stav has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to former military secretary Avi Gill's recent interview. Gill alleged an attempt to alter c…