Kan 11
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kan 11, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Kobi Refua Says He Is Fully Committed to Bnei Eilat After Viral Ben Yehuda Clash
Kobi Refua, newly named sporting director of Bnei Eilat, said he is committed to building the club into a promotion contender in its first season. He also addressed the viral half…
Satirical roundup targets Israeli politics, protests, and a Chabad event
A satirical Israeli news roundup mocks politicians, ultra-Orthodox protest tactics, and a Chabad gathering. It references Tali Gottlieb’s immunity, Yair Golan’s faction, Goldknopf…
Election Official Says Israel’s Vote Cannot Be Falsified
Dean Livneh, acting director general of Israel’s Central Elections Committee, said on Thursday that election fraud in Israel is not possible. He said the real threat is eroding pu…
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…
Kan 11 Reporter Slams State Prosecutor Over His Haifa Speech
Kan 11 court reporter Shelly Tapiero attacked State Prosecutor Amit Isman on Thursday after his speech at a law conference at the University of Haifa. Isman warned about growing p…
Gaza Activists Plan Rare Anti-Hamas Protests Despite Death Threats
Activists in Gaza plan rare anti-Hamas protests on Friday under the name “The June 26 Revolution.” They say Hamas and allied clan leaders are threatening them with death, while Ha…
MK Moshe Saada calls for zero tolerance toward Haredi road blockades
MK Moshe Saada condemned Haredi protests and road blockades on Radio Galey Yisrael on Thursday. He said the state must enforce the law equally, criticized past non-enforcement at…
At 27, a News Reporter Builds a Conservative Portfolio and Plans for Financial Independence
Keren Kozlov, a 27-year-old Tel Aviv field reporter, details a conservative long-term investing strategy built around broad indexes, bitcoin, and a small stock selection. She has…
Why Shlomo Artzi's 'Sh’dot Shel Irusim' Still Defines Israeli Music
An article marking 40 years to Shlomo Artzi’s “Sh’dot Shel Irusim” argues the song is his defining work because it captures memory, protest, and the emotional power of music. It a…
Poll Shows Eisenkot Gaining as Bennett and Lapid Slide
A new Kan 11 poll shows Likud still leading with 24 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot climbs to 22. Bennett and Lapid fall to 16 each, and the opposition bloc edges ahead of the coalitio…
Ronaldo Answers Critics as Portugal Crushes Uzbekistan, Other Night Previews Follow
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday night into Wednesday. The roundup also noted England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana, Croatia’s 1-0 win over Pa…
England Draw with Ghana Draws Criticism After Flat Display
England drew 0-0 with Ghana after opening its campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia. The result triggered criticism in the British press, while Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Thomas T…
Secret Report Says Qatar Is Helping Iran Evade Sanctions and Build Military Power
A recently written foreign intelligence document, first published by Kan 11, says Qatar has helped Iran strengthen itself economically, commercially and militarily since 2018. The…
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh arrested on suspicion of incitement after Nazi comparison
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh was arrested on suspicion of incitement over a 2022 speech in Ramallah. A judge ordered his release under restrictions, including staying away from the…
Likud Figures Reject Bennett's West Bank Plan, Call for Sovereignty and Oslo's End
Likud ministers and MKs told Channel 7 they reject Naftali Bennett’s plan for Areas A and B after his remarks on Kan 11. They called for Israeli sovereignty, expanded settlement…
Sukkot blasts Bennett over West Bank remarks, accuses him of a 180-degree shift
MK Zvi Sukkot attacked Naftali Bennett in the Knesset over his comments on evacuating settlements in Judea and Samaria. Bennett defended himself on Kan 11, insisting he remains ri…
Israeli Cinema Surges Into a Busy Summer With Major New Releases
Israeli cinema is having a packed summer, with a major box-office hit, festival favorites, and several new releases lined up through August. The slate includes family dramas, come…
Italian Mayor Threatened Over Hosting Israeli Community
A mayor in Piedmont, Italy, received a threatening letter with a bullet, warning him not to take in more Israelis and Jews. The threat targeted a local Israeli community that move…
Kfar Yona Residents Threaten to Block Access Ahead of Haredi Protest at Military Prison
Kfar Yona officials and residents say they will block access if a planned Haredi convoy protest reaches Prison 10 on Wednesday. The warning follows last week’s large demonstration…
Channel 14 Falls Behind as Channel 11 World Cup Coverage Surges
Kan 11’s 2026 World Cup coverage drew strong ratings on Sunday night, placing third in prime time with 11.2% and second in the 8 p.m. news slot with 6.7%. Keshet 12 remained the o…
‘Checkout’ Movie Draws More Than 250,000 Viewers in Four Days
“Kupa Roshit: The Movie” drew more than 250,000 viewers in four days after opening in Israeli cinemas. Distributor Moshe Aderi called the result extraordinary, while the record fo…
Knesset Rejects Supreme Court Compromise on State Comptroller Vote
The Knesset plans to tell Israel’s High Court that it will not hold a new vote for state comptroller. The move is meant to uphold attorney Michael Ravilo’s narrow victory over Yos…
How World Cup broadcasters keep picture and sound perfectly synced
Kan 11 host Tal Berman revealed on Instagram how World Cup broadcasts stay synchronized. Before each match, a technician uses a FIFA clapper for about 30 minutes to align sound an…
Hezbollah Official Says Israel Destroyed Missiles Capable of Toppling Buildings
Hezbollah’s Wafiq Safa said Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah and destroyed missiles Hezbollah had that could topple buildings. He described Nasrallah’s final meeting and recalled th…
IDF Names Soldier Killed in Lebanon Tank Disaster
The IDF has identified Staff Sgt. Liav Kabbabia, 20, as one of four soldiers killed in a tank disaster in Lebanon. The army says Hezbollah’s combined missile and drone attack led…
Naim Qassem gains deeper control inside Hezbollah
Regional intelligence sources say Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has gained significant influence inside the group. His role expanded beyond politics into operational decisions, aft…
Analyst Says U.S.-Iran Understanding Strengthens Hezbollah in Lebanon
Arab affairs analyst Roi Kais said a U.S.-Iran memorandum that includes Lebanon in a ceasefire framework strengthens Hezbollah and Iran. He argued it undermines Lebanon’s state in…
Ben-Gvir Post Tops 17 Million Views as Iran Uses It for Propaganda
Itamar Ben-Gvir’s inflammatory post after four IDF soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon surpassed 17 million views on X. The platform labeled it a rule violation but left it a…
Trump Signals He May Condition Support for Netanyahu on Israeli Policy
Donald Trump shared an article Saturday suggesting his support for Benjamin Netanyahu will depend on Israeli compliance with a U.S.-Tehran understanding. Trump said he has not dec…
‘Checkout’ Turns Into a Standalone Comic Thriller Worth Revisiting
Kan 11’s hit series “Kupa Rashit” has become a feature film that the review says works as a standalone comic thriller. The movie follows familiar supermarket characters into a mur…
Second Arson Attack This Month Hits Damascus’s Old Jewish Cemetery
Unknown people set fire to the ancient Jewish cemetery in Damascus for the second time this month. The incident follows earlier vandalism at the site, including damage to Rabbi Ch…
Public broadcaster viewing rankings reveal surprise hits, with ‘Tehran’ missing from the top 10
A ranking of the public broadcaster’s 10 most-watched programs highlights “Kupa Rashit,” the absence of “Tehran,” and the strength of long-running and youth-focused titles. The ar…
Saudi Arabia criticizes emerging U.S.-Iran deal over Strait of Hormuz plan
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud criticized the emerging U.S.-Iran deal and the proposed new system for the Strait of Hormuz. He said the arrangement is unj…
Satirical roundup targets Netanyahu, Bennett, and Israel's political fights
Yossi Abdu’s satirical weekly roundup mocks Israeli politicians, media figures, and security developments. It includes jokes about Netanyahu, Bennett, Lapid, Gotliv, Rothman, and…
‘Checkout’ Creators Say the War Helped Inspire Their New Film
Yaniv Zohar and Nadav Frishman say a post-October 7 screening for Kfar Aza evacuees helped inspire "Checkout, The Movie." The film, out this week, expands their hit Kan 11 comedy…
Report: Benny Gantz and Dadi Simchi Near Joint Political Run
Benny Gantz and Dadi Simchi are expected to announce a joint political run in the coming days, possibly as early as Thursday. Both sides said talks are ongoing and no final announ…
Shikli Says Eisenkot Has a ‘Sociological Advantage,’ Refuses to Explain
Amichai Chikli of Likud said on Kan 11 that Gadi Eisenkot has a “sociological advantage” but would not explain the remark. Eisenkot’s party, Yesh, accused Chikli of divisiveness a…
Israeli broadcaster draws backlash after interviewing pro-Palestinian streamer at World Cup
Kan 11 aired a live halftime interview with American streamer IShowSpeed during the France-Senegal match at the World Cup. The segment drew backlash because Speed has repeatedly v…
Rare Virus Destroys About 1,000 Dunams of Watermelon Fields in Israel
About 1,000 dunams of watermelon fields in Israel have been destroyed by an unusual virus, roughly 10% of the crop area. Officials say the outbreak has caused millions of shekels…
World Cup match boosts Channel 11 ratings past Channel 12
Channel 11's World Cup match between France and Senegal led the evening with 14.1% and 443,000 viewers. Channel 12 still topped the main entertainment and news ratings, while Chan…
Syria Rejects Trump-Backed Idea of Military Action Against Hezbollah
Syria is rejecting a Trump-era idea that it might militarily help weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon. Syrian officials say President Ahmed al-Sharaa fears appearing to protect Israel and…
Leaked Draft Would End Fighting With Iran, Lift Sanctions, and Unlock Oil Exports
Al Arabiya published a purported U.S.-Iran memorandum that would end hostilities, lift sanctions, and restore Iranian oil exports. The draft also envisions a $300 billion reconstr…
From Soap Operas to 'Don't Fight': Shai Kapon's TV Journey
Shai Kapon reflected on his path from actor to prolific Israeli TV director in a podcast interview with Avi Ludmir. He discussed formative work on early series, his breakthrough w…
Germany Says Hamas Suspect Planned Major Attack on October 7 Anniversary
German prosecutors said a Hamas suspect in Europe planned a major attack for the October 7 anniversary and had recorded a video taking responsibility for a foiled strike. Authorit…
Joe Jonas Sparks Israeli Buzz After Watching World Cup Through Kan 11
Joe Jonas caused an Israeli online stir after a Paris Instagram post showed him watching a Qatar-Switzerland World Cup match via Kan 11. Kan 11 replied publicly, while users specu…
Air Force Chief Says Trump Stopped a Planned Strike on Hundreds of Iranian Targets
Israeli Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler said a planned strike on hundreds of targets in Iran was stopped at the last minute after President Donald Trump intervened. He…
Israeli TV Coverage Highlights Netanyahu Contradictions as New Media Law Advances
A commentary says Netanyahu’s media-friendly treatment from Channels 14 and i24 is being advanced through a new communications bill. It also criticizes the way Israeli TV networks…
Shani Blatt on her father David Blatt, her career, and the road to the 2026 World Cup
Shani Blatt says she will visit her father, David Blatt, in Charleston after the 2026 World Cup, as he continues living with multiple sclerosis and working in consulting. In a lon…