Channel 14
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Channel 14, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Yinon Magal accuses media of double standard after suspect in gun incident gets house arrest
Yinon Magal criticized Israeli media after a suspect who allegedly drew a gun on ultra-Orthodox protesters was released to house arrest. He said the response would have been far s…
Yotam Zemeri blasts Ilana Dayan over unequal right to protest
Yotam Zemeri criticized Ilana Dayan on Channel 14 for saying Kaplan protesters could demonstrate but Haredim could not. He called her remarks discriminatory and said they amounted…
Yotam Zimri Slams Israeli Polls and Mocks Bennett’s ‘Together’ Slogan
Yotam Zimri criticized Israeli political polls on Channel 14, saying they try to shape reality rather than reflect it. He also mocked the way Naftali Bennett is presented in some…
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…
Polls Show Bennett Slumps to Single Digits as Likud Leads
Two new polls show Likud leading and Naftali Bennett falling sharply, including a Channel 14 survey that gives his party 9 seats. Gadi Eisenkot remains competitive in both seat co…
Yaki Adamker warns anti-Haredi violence could spread beyond the community
Channel 14 panelist Yaki Adamker warned that violence against Haredim could spread to other Israelis. His comments followed the release to house arrest of a suspect accused of pul…
Yotam Zimri Says Iran’s Warning Is “Essentially Right,” Citing Past Israeli Withdrawals
On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Yotam Zimri responded to an Iranian threat over southern Lebanon by saying the Iranians are “essentially” right. He cited past Israeli withdrawals…
Palestinian Informant Who Helped Save Israelis Tells His Story for the First Time
Hamudi, a Palestinian from Dahariya in southern Mount Hebron, says he helped Israeli security services, escaped Palestinian Authority custody in 2016 by jumping from a third-floor…
Iran, Russia and Yemen: The shipping chokepoint strategy that could shake the global economy
A Channel 14 report says Iran is preparing to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab if talks fail. It alleges Russia finances the system through Quds Force intermediari…
Zviki Hadar on Aging, Comedy, and Staying Relevant
Zviki Hadar reflected on his 60-year life and career, from early odd jobs and satire to his role in the successful film "Kupa Reshita." He discussed aging, his Beersheba identity…
Gazans Plan Anti-Hamas Protest as Activists Say the Group Is Trying to Sow Chaos
Gaza activists are urging a Friday "Day of Rage" against Hamas over poor living conditions and displacement. Anti-Hamas activist Hussam al-Astal says Hamas is trying to derail the…
Judicial complaints watchdog rejects claims over Sabbath ruling and political event
Asher Kula rejected complaints against Judge Michael Krashen and Judge Yifat Mishiory. He criticized media-driven duplicate complaints, found Krashen's Shabbat signing was uninten…
Likud Faces Internal Backlash Over Proposed Primary Changes
Likud is facing internal backlash over proposed changes to its primary district system ahead of the party vote. At the same time, officials are considering a merger with New Hope…
U.S. Official Says Israel Has Pulled Back from Part of Its Lebanon Security Zone
A U.S. State Department official said Israel has withdrawn from part of its security zone in Lebanon. The move is being framed as a limited pilot to test whether the Lebanese army…
Filber Says Bennett and Eisenkot Are Being Counted Twice in the Polls
Shlomo Filber says recent polls double-count the same voters between Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot. He argues that once those voters are counted only once, Channel 14’s number…
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…
Israel Warns Against Replacing Hezbollah With Syrian or Turkish Backers in Lebanon
A Channel 14 political column says Israel is alarmed by talk of Syrian forces entering Lebanon, potentially backed by Turkey and encouraged by Donald Trump’s regional diplomacy. I…
Boaz Golan Says Netanyahu Bears Responsibility for October 7, But Not Alone
Boaz Golan told Maariv’s podcast that Benjamin Netanyahu bears responsibility for the October 7 failure, but not alone. He said the disaster involved multiple political and milita…
IDF Chief Sparks Boycott by Pre-Military Academy Heads Over Rabbi Yigal Levinstein Exclusion
Heads of pre-military academies boycotted an IDF meeting after Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir barred Rabbi Yigal Levinstein from attending. Zamir said the army will keep expanding wome…
What Happened Behind Closed Doors on October 7? A Late-Night Debate Over the Failure
A Channel 14 segment hosted by Ariel Eidan and featuring Erez Tadmor examined the October 7 failure. It questioned whether the disaster stemmed from intelligence misjudgment or a…
Bringing Down Begin to Elevate Netanyahu
Yaakov Bardugo, a close Netanyahu ally and Channel 14 commentator, recently praised Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s true first Sephardi and periphery prime minister. The article ar…
Israeli TV and music snippets spark backlash and online mockery
The article rounds up viral TV and social media moments involving Israeli musicians, Channel 14, and political commentary. It also notes Guy Maroz’s exit from “HaPatriots,” Dor Ho…
Fleishman says the Shin Bet should focus only on preventing the next October 7
Itamar Fleishman criticized reported Shin Bet restrictions on LGBTQ Pride Month displays and events. He said the agency should focus solely on preventing another October 7 attack…
Fleishman Calls Pressure on State Comptroller a Serious Criminal Offense, Demands Names
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said senior military officials pressured his office not to publish part of a report on October 7. On Channel 14, Itamar Fleishman called it a s…
Hezbollah Chief’s Remark on Israel Draws Hailing Reaction on Channel 14
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel cannot be broken in direct military confrontation. Channel 14 panelist Itamar Fleishman called the remark a “complete victory” for Israel.
Irit Linor Says Trump Is More Pro-Israel Than Israel’s Supreme Court
On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Irit Linor said Donald Trump is more pro-Israel than the Supreme Court and sharply criticized the judiciary. She also claimed the court banned broa…
State-Funded Paternity Tests May Regularize Status of Palestinian Women in the Negev
Israel’s Justice Ministry is funding paternity tests for children of Bedouin Israeli fathers and Palestinian mothers, a process that can lead to citizenship and legal status. Crit…
Security establishment plans a tougher anti-terror push in the West Bank before the holidays
Israel’s security establishment is preparing to intensify anti-terror operations in Judea and Samaria during the coming months and the holiday period. The buildup will include the…
Security establishment prepares for a possible renewed confrontation with the Houthis
Israel’s security establishment is preparing for a possible renewed campaign against the Houthis in Yemen after Defense Minister Israel Katz issued direct threats. The Houthis rec…
Sweden Warns Iran Is Still Recruiting Operatives Across Europe
Swedish intelligence says Iran is still recruiting operatives in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe for attacks on Jewish, Israeli, and American targets. The alleged campaign, using g…
Netanyahu Withdraws Backing for Aconis, Backs Eyal Hazon for Jewish National Fund Chair
Benjamin Netanyahu withdrew support for Ofir Akunis to chair Keren Hayesod and backed Eyal Hazon instead. The move, which sources say was heavily influenced by Sara Netanyahu, com…
Former Mossad Officer Says the Agency Kept Operating Normally After Gofman’s Appointment
Former Mossad officer Avner Avraham said Roman Gofman’s appointment as Mossad chief has not interrupted the agency’s operations. He said Gofman’s outside advisers have security cl…
Netanyahu Ends Testimony, Says Investigators Sought to “Find a Person”
Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in his criminal trial after 1.5 years and 98 hearings, the longest such testimony in Israel. In his closing remarks, he accused investigator…
Former Shin Bet Chief Sends Legal Warning to Channel 14 Over Alleged False Claims
Yoram Cohen, the former Shin Bet chief and new member of Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party, filed a lawsuit and sent a pre-action letter against Channel 14 and panelist Micha Kobi. Th…
Lebanese Public Fears Becoming a Bargaining Chip in Iran-US Talks
Miriam Younes told Channel 14 that many Lebanese fear the Iran-US talks will leave Lebanon as an Iranian bargaining chip. She said the public feels abandoned, weak leadership leav…
Bnei Brak Mayor Says Kaplan Protesters Set the Example for Haredi Demonstrations
Bnei Brak Mayor Hanoch Zeibert defended the planned Haredi car convoy protest and said Kaplan activists taught the Haredi public how to demonstrate. The protest is due Wednesday a…
Israel Signals a Harder Line After October 7, With No More Permission Seeking
A commentary says Israel has shifted to a much tougher, less deferential security policy after October 7. It highlights Netanyahu and Ambassador Yechiel Leiter’s coordinated stanc…
Police watchdog summons officer over violence seen in ultra-Orthodox protest footage
Mahash has summoned a Tel Aviv District officer for interrogation after footage appeared to show violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters. The internal watchdog is also consider…
Who Is Really Behind the Kaplan Protests?
An opinion article says the Kaplan anti-judicial overhaul protests were organized and funded by elites, not a spontaneous public uprising. It cites comments by Yossi Kochik and Or…
Fogel Files Police Complaint Over Abbas’s 2018 Turkey Appearance With Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures
Tzvika Fogel filed a police complaint against Mansour Abbas after Channel 14 aired footage showing Abbas with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures at a 2018 conferen…
‘Revolt of the Generals’ Episode 2 Examines Security Chiefs’ Influence on Political Leaders
The second episode of “Revolt of the Generals” aired Tuesday and argues that Israel’s security elite has long used leaks, selective information, and pressure to steer policy away…
Yinon Magal Says 2,555 Terrorists Involved in October 7 Attack Have Been Killed
Yinon Magal said on Channel 14 that the IDF and Shin Bet have killed 2,555 terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre. He said the campaign continues “until the last one,” and…
Yaki Adamker Accuses Bennett of Panic Over Polls and Settlement Shift
Naftali Bennett said Areas A and B in Judea and Samaria should be part of Palestinian autonomy, triggering criticism. On Channel 14’s “The Patriots,” Yaki Adamker accused Bennett…
Daily tefillin station installed at the entrance to News 14 studios
News 14 installed a permanent tefillin station at its studio entrance on Tuesday. The donation came from brothers Mendi and Shlomo Rizel in memory of their father, and Hillel Bito…
Itamar Fleishman Says Iran Is Trying to Drive a Wedge Between Israel and the U.S.
Itamar Fleishman said on Channel 14’s "The Patriots" that Iran is trying to split Israel and the United States. He urged Israel not to fall into that trap and called for greater s…
Yaki Admakar Launches Nationwide Mezuzah Initiative After Viral Ceremony
Yaki Admakar announced a nationwide free mezuzah initiative after a viral mezuzah ceremony at Guy Maroz’s home. He says he will travel anywhere in Israel to personally install mez…
Police leadership feud deepens over enforcement at Haredi protests
Tensions rose in Israel’s police leadership over how to enforce the law during Haredi protests, as National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levy tr…
Channel 14 poll finds overwhelming support for Iran's version of events
A live poll on Channel 14’s "The Patriots" found 90% of respondents said they believed Iran over the United States. The survey, conducted Tuesday through the C14 app and hosted by…