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Paula Rosenberg Urges Israelis Abroad to Vote for 'Change Bloc'

Media personality Paula Rosenberg, now living in Cyprus, is urging Israelis abroad to return to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, advocating for the "change bloc." She argue…

Culture18h ago

New Israeli Series Explore Unconventional Themes and Psychological Depths

Two new Israeli series, "Platonic Marriage" and "The Dreamer's Husband," are premiering with unconventional themes. "Platonic Marriage" is a romantic comedy about a couple's uncon…

Culture19h ago

TV Series 'B'karov Etsli' to Become Feature Film Set in Greece

The Israeli romantic comedy "B'karov Etsli" will be adapted into a feature film titled "B'karov Etsli - Greece," set to be released in summer 2027. The movie will continue the sto…

Politics21h ago·2 outlets

Likud Demands 10-Minute Delay for Opposition Broadcasts Ahead of Election

Three days before Israeli elections, the Likud party demanded a ten-minute delay for live broadcasts of opposition speeches at a rally on Saturday. Likud claims the rally, organiz…

Politics22h ago

Netanyahu Asks Media Not to Broadcast October Council Rally Live

The Likud party has asked Israeli media not to broadcast live speeches from the "October Council" rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday, citing concerns of prohibited election propaganda…

Culture1d ago

MasterChef Judge Ruti Broudo Calls Religious Education a Major Life Injustice

Chef and businesswoman Ruti Broudo, a judge on Israel's "MasterChef," described religious education as "one of the biggest injustices" she has experienced. The comment came during…

Culture1d ago

Israeli Broadcaster Avri Gilad Reveals Inner Struggles on Reality TV

Israeli media personality Avri Gilad revealed deep personal struggles on the reality show "HaMitbach HaMenatzeach VIP." He discussed his shyness, perceived arrogance, and an inter…

Culture1d ago

Omer Nudelman Celebrates 29th Birthday: From Canceled Wedding to IDF Intelligence Past

Israeli actress and model Omer Nudelman is celebrating her 29th birthday. She previously served in the IDF's Unit 8200, excelled academically, and overcame initial audition strugg…

Culture1d ago

Author Reacts to Dramatic Confessions and Surprises in "The Winning Kitchen VIP" Finale

Judi Nir Moses made a surprising personal confession during the finale of "The Winning Kitchen VIP," which also included a confrontation with Avri Gilad and a debate over financia…

Culture1d ago

Mother-Daughter Duo Wins "The Winning Kitchen VIP" Finale

Stav Naftali and her mother Rachel Oron won the "The Winning Kitchen VIP" finale on Keshet 12, scoring 97 points. They defeated Itay Turgeman and Eli Mazoze, who had set a show re…

Culture1d ago

Michal Hakatanah to Star in 'The Kitchen' VIP Season

Children's entertainer Michal Vitzman, known as Michal Hakatanah, will join the VIP season of the reality cooking show "The Kitchen Rules" on Keshet 12. She announced her particip…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Israeli Minister May Golan Questioned in Bribery Probe

Minister of Social Equality May Golan was questioned on October 21 as a suspect in a bribery, fraud, and abuse of public trust investigation. Police believe they have enough evide…

Culture1d ago

Channel 14 Gains Ratings as Channel 12 Scales Back Netanyahu Trial Coverage

Channel 14 has recently outperformed Channel 12 in morning and midday news ratings, coinciding with differing coverage of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial. Channel 14 pro…

Culture1d ago

Israeli Comedian Gia Baar Gorvitz Reveals Childhood Trauma on Reality Show

Israeli actress and comedian Gia Baar Gorvitz revealed on "HaMitzbach HaMenatzeach VIP" that her father's death in her youth caused lifelong grief and trust issues. She sought the…

Culture1d ago

Comedian Gaya Bar Gurevich Opens Up About Grief and Trust Issues

Israeli actress and comedian Gaya Bar Gurevich revealed on "MKR The Winning Kitchen" that her father's death caused her to develop trust issues and fear of abandonment. She shared…

Politics1d ago

Ex-Legal Advisor Mandelblit Discusses Netanyahu Investigations with Journalist

Mandelblit revealed details about the preparation of investigations into the Prime Minister.

Culture1d ago

TV Host Leon Rosenberg Recounts Struggle to Revive '80s Show

Media personality Leon Rosenberg, who moved to Cyprus after October 7th, has detailed his struggle to revive his "80s Forever" show. He described feeling drained and without incom…

Politics2d ago4

Netanyahu's TV Interview Ratings Lag Behind Competitors

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's interview on i24NEWS received a low 2.1% rating, significantly trailing his previous appearance on Channel 14. Keshet 12 was the overall rating…

World2d ago

Israeli News Outlet Mistakenly Uses 2024 Video in Paris Riots Coverage

Israeli media outlet V1, part of Keshet, mistakenly used a 2024 video as current footage of the Paris riots. The video showed a person finding a Rolex near a looted store. A simpl…

General2d ago

Chef Haim Cohen Criticizes Contestant Judi Nir Moses's Behavior on Reality Show

Chef Haim Cohen, a judge on "The Winning Kitchen VIP," criticized contestant Judi Nir Moses's comments and eating habits during a TV interview. Cohen called her habit of excessive…

General2d ago

Eretz Nehederet Dominates Ratings, Patriotim Falls to Second

The satirical show "Eretz Nehederet" on Keshet 12 saw a significant ratings increase to 18.8% and 530,000 viewers, widening its lead over competitors. "HaPatriotim" on Channel 14…

Culture2d ago

Eretz Nehederet's Humor Falls Flat, Lacks Satirical Edge

Critic Tali Shtakelberg asserts that the Israeli satirical show "Eretz Nehederet" is no longer funny, daring, or truly satirical, and does not warrant its screen time. She believe…

Culture2d ago

Israeli Actors Discuss Intimacy and Jealousy on Set

Actors Gia Baar Gurvitz and Itay Turgeman discussed the challenges of on-screen intimacy and potential jealousy in relationships on "The Winning Kitchen VIP." Gurvitz shares that…

Culture2d ago

Amit Segal's 2021 Tweet Criticizing "Eretz Nehederet" Resurfaces Amidst Racism Debate

Political commentator Amit Segal's 2021 tweet criticizing "Eretz Nehederet" for stereotyping Mizrahi figures has resurfaced. Segal's tweet, which sarcastically depicted a Mizrahi…

Security2d ago·2 outlets

IDF Cancels Mount Dov Pilgrimage Due to Heightened Combat Readiness

The IDF has canceled the traditional annual pilgrimage to Mount Dov, citing heightened combat readiness ahead of elections. The decision, made on October 20, follows a security as…

Politics2d ago

Media Personality Slams Election Rumors as 'Fake News'

Media personality Ofira Assayag called rumors about former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's marriage "fake news" spread during the election campaign. Bennett himself denied marita…

Culture2d ago

Patriots Program Outperforms Rivals in Ratings Battle

Yinon Magal's program "HaPatriotim" on Channel 14 secured a 5.6% rating and 167,000 viewers on Monday, surpassing "The Voice All Stars" on Reshet 13. Meanwhile, Keshet 12's "The M…

Culture3d ago

Reality TV Couple Criticized for Gifting Puppy in Shoebox

Reality TV stars Adi and Orr Ohana faced backlash after posting a video of their daughters receiving a poodle puppy in a shoebox. Entertainment journalist Eran Swissa criticized t…

Economy3d ago

Swiss Cottage Cheese Imported to Israel Amid Severe Local Shortage

Swiss cottage cheese is being imported to Israel for the first time to combat a severe domestic shortage. The imported product has a longer shelf life and is sold in non-kosher st…

Culture3d ago

Daniel Amit's 'Masked Singer' Appearance Dominates Ratings Over Channel 14

Daniel Amit's participation in "The Masked Singer" on Keshet 12 achieved a dominant double-digit rating, significantly outperforming Yinon Magal's program "The Patriots" on Channe…

General3d ago

Channel 12 News Dominates Ratings Ahead of Elections

Channel 12's newscast led Sunday night ratings with 13.4% viewership, watched by 401,000 people, eight days before elections. In primetime, "The Masked Singer" on Channel 12 also…

Culture3d ago

The Masked Singer Israel Falls Flat in Second Episode

The Israeli reality show "The Masked Singer" disappointed viewers in its second episode, according to reviewer Tali Shtakelberg. She found the second installment to be a waste of…

Culture3d ago·1 outlets

Social Media Star Daniel Amit Revealed as Botox Mask on 'The Masked Singer'

Social media personality Daniel Amit was unmasked as the 'Botox mask' contestant on "The Masked Singer" after her elimination on Sunday. She performed "Barbie Girl" but received t…

Health3d ago

TV Host Maayan Adam Details Cancer Battle and Natural Birth

Israeli TV presenter Maayan Adam revealed her difficult journey to having her third child, including a rare ovarian cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgeries. Despite doctors advi…

Economy3d ago·2 outlets

Israel's Rating Measurement Committee Expands Sample Size

Israel's Rating Measurement Committee has unanimously approved expanding its sample size from 700 to 800 households, a significant change impacting the television industry. The de…

Culture3d ago

Married at First Sight Star Launches Initiative to Matchmake Followers

Leiki Glick, a star from the Israeli reality show "Married at First Sight," has announced an initiative on Instagram to help her followers find romantic partners. Glick, who docum…

Culture3d ago

Maya Bezalel Assis and Kuti Sabag May Part Ways Amid New TV Deal

Maya Bezalel Assis signed a deal with Keshet 12 for a new entertainment show, but Kan has not approved her hosting it alongside her current morning program. Her deep involvement i…

Culture3d ago

Chef Yossi Shitrit Launches New Modern Skewer Restaurant in Tel Aviv

Chef Yossi Shitrit has opened a new modern skewer restaurant called 'AFRIT' in Tel Aviv, offering a refined take on traditional Israeli cuisine. The restaurant features a menu wit…

Culture3d ago

Israeli TV Hosts Accuse Colleague of Lying About 'The Masked Singer' Identity

Israeli morning show hosts Meirav Feldman and Adam Gabay accused their colleague Shelmore Shtruzman of lying about her identity on "The Masked Singer." They presented clues linkin…

Culture3d ago

Israeli TV Hosts Accuse Colleague of Lying on 'The Masked Singer'

Israeli morning show hosts Meirav Feldman and Adam Gabay accused their colleague Shelmor Shtruzman of lying about her identity on "The Masked Singer." Feldman presented clues link…

Culture4d ago·2 outlets

Israeli Eurovision Qualifier 'The Next Star' Revamps Judging Format

The Israeli reality show "The Next Star for Eurovision" is changing its judging format to align with the Eurovision Song Contest. Judges will now award points from 4 to 12 instead…

Culture4d ago

TV Personalities Clash and Reveal Personal Details on "The Winning Kitchen VIP"

The reality cooking show "The Winning Kitchen VIP" featured heated exchanges and personal revelations among celebrity contestants. Avri Gilad drew criticism for remarks about wome…

Culture4d ago

Yinon Magal's Patriotim Outperforms The Voice in Ratings Battle

Yinon Magal's Channel 14 program "HaPatriotim" achieved a 6.3% rating and 170,000 viewers on Sunday, surpassing "The Voice All Stars" on Reshet 13. This follows a similar ratings…

Culture4d ago

Keshet 12 Dominates Israeli TV Ratings, Channel 14 Holds Second in News

Keshet 12 dominated Israeli television ratings, leading in prime time, news, and late night broadcasts. Its reality show "The Winning Kitchen VIP" achieved 14.9% viewership. Chann…

Culture4d ago

Bar Refaeli Suspects Her Mother Tzipi is Hiding Behind a Mask on 'The Masked Singer'

Model Bar Refaeli suspects her mother, Tzipi Refaeli, is a contestant on "The Masked Singer," questioning her directly during a filming day. Singer Moshe Peretz initially raised s…

Culture4d ago

Reality Show Contestant Avri Gilad's Heartbreak Revealed

Reality show contestant Avri Gilad revealed his heartbreak on "The Winning Kitchen VIP" after fellow contestant Eilon Nofar rejected him. The show's current season is praised for…

Security4d ago

Journalists Confront Reality of Settler Violence After Attack

A violent attack on journalist Heidi Levine and an assault on foreign diplomats have compelled Israeli media to address "Jewish terror" in the West Bank. The incidents, which drew…

Culture4d ago

Assi Azar Reveals TV Salary Gaps: 'We Work Three Times More'

TV host Assi Azar revealed significant pay and workload differences between hosts and judges on "The Next Star," stating hosts work three times more for less pay. He and co-host R…