News 12
Israeli-media coverage mentioning News 12, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rising Vote Threshold Raises Stakes for Israeli Parties to Pass Electoral Barrier
The Taub Center reports that rising voter turnout and population growth will increase the vote count needed for Israeli parties to pass the 3.25% electoral threshold, requiring ab…
Man Charged for Throwing Bricks at Israeli Media and Justice Ministry Offices
Avraham Hadi from Ramat Gan faces charges for throwing bricks and issuing threats against Israeli media outlets and the Justice Ministry in 2025. Prosecutors allege he acted to in…
Israeli Mother and Daughter Missing in Vienna Found Hotel Rooms Empty Amid Ongoing Search
Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi went missing in Vienna after traveling from Prague. Their hotel rooms were found empty without personal items, and they missed t…
Criticism Mounts Against Yair Golan for Breaking Promise to Reserve Party Spot for Hostage's Mother
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, is criticized for breaking his promise to reserve a secured party list spot for Einav Tsengauker, mother of a former captive. Commentat…
Channel 14 Struggles in Ratings as Channel 12's MasterChef Dominates Prime Time
Channel 14 posted weak ratings in news and prime time, with Channel 12's 'MasterChef' leading prime time and 'News 12' dominating news viewership.
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisra Strengthens Lead Over Netanyahu’s Likud in New Poll
A News 12 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisra party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu’s Likud at 22. The third bloc parties fail to cross the electoral threshold, while oppos…
Man Charged for Throwing Stone at News 12 Entrance and Threatening Media
Abraham Hadi will be indicted for throwing a stone that broke News 12's entrance door and threatening media outlets in Tel Aviv in July 2026. He faces charges of property damage a…
Israeli Prosecutors Charge Man for Throwing Bricks at Media Offices and Threatening Journalists
Abraham Hadi was charged for throwing bricks at media offices and threatening journalists in Tel Aviv during July 2026. After his arrest on July 30, police gathered evidence linki…
Amit Segal Highlights Netanyahu’s New Precedent of Reserved Knesset Seats in Likud
Amit Segal revealed that Netanyahu has introduced reserved Knesset seats in Likud, a new practice for the party, with Gilad Erdan offered a reserved spot. Segal also discussed the…
Tayibe Resident Ziad Bashara Shot Dead a Year and a Half After Wife's Murder
Ziad Bashara, a Tayibe resident, was shot dead in August 2026, about 18 months after his wife Suzan Abd al-Kader was similarly murdered. Police suspect a blood feud and are invest…
Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Stone-Throwing Attack on News 12 Building
Abraham Hadi's detention was extended by five days after he was accused of throwing stones and leaving threats at the News 12 building in Tel Aviv. Police have gathered new eviden…
Journalist Shirrit Avitan Cohen Defends Budget Transfers Amid Election Criticism on News 12
Journalist Shirrit Avitan Cohen defended recent budget transfers near elections as routine, countering Knesset member Orit Farkash-Hacohen's claim of election bribery during a New…
Netanyahu and Eisenkot Tie in New Israeli Poll as Change Bloc Hits 60 Seats
A News 12 poll shows a tie between Netanyahu's Likud and Eisenkot's Yisrael parties at 23 seats each, with the Change Bloc holding 60 seats. Public opinion is divided on Defense M…
Israeli Police Strengthen Case Against Abraham Hadi for Stone-Throwing at News 12 Building
Israeli police have extended Abraham Hadi's detention over stone-throwing and threats against News 12, citing new evidence and multiple offenses. The investigation involves attack…
Defense Minister Katz Denies Calls to Oust Central Command Chief Amid Political Storm
Defense Minister Israel Katz denied claims he called for Central Command Chief Avi Blot's dismissal, stating the successor's appointment was planned months earlier and accusing po…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads Change Bloc as Undecided Voters Could Decide Israel’s 2026 Election
A News 12 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot leading the anti-Netanyahu bloc with 48% support, while 12% of voters remain undecided, potentially deciding Israel’s 2026 election. Security co…
Tel Aviv Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Breaking News 12 Office Door
A man in his 40s from Ramat Gan was detained and had his custody extended after allegedly smashing the entrance door of News 12 in Tel Aviv and leaving a threatening letter. This…
Abraham Hadi Detained for Breaking News 12 Entrance Door, Detention Extended
Abraham Hadi is suspected of breaking the entrance door of the News 12 building; his detention has been extended pending investigation.
Tel Aviv Court Extends Detention of Suspect in News 12 Office Door Vandalism and Death Threats
The Tel Aviv court extended Avraham Hadi's detention over vandalizing News 12's door and leaving death threats. Police link him to multiple attacks on media outlets. Hadi denies t…
Half of Israeli Municipalities Seek Significant Property Tax Hikes Amid Political Deadlock
Half of Israel's municipalities have requested substantial property tax increases for 2027 amid a political deadlock with no Interior Minister to regulate them. These hikes come a…
Tel Aviv Police Arrest Suspect for Stone-Throwing and Threats at News 12 Offices
Tel Aviv police arrested a man from Ramat Gan for throwing stones and leaving threatening letters at News 12 offices, marking a repeated attack on the media outlet. The suspect ha…
Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Iran Strategy Amid Media Criticism During Washington Visit
During his Washington visit, Netanyahu met with Trump to discuss Iran’s threat, presenting detailed maps and strategy options. A senior Israeli official criticized media coverage…
Masked Attacker Smashes News 12 Door Amid Rising Threats to Israeli Journalists
A masked assailant smashed the entrance door of News 12's Tel Aviv offices on July 28, 2026, the second such attack in under a month. Journalists Adva Dadon and Michal Peilan cond…
President Herzog Condemns Attack on News 12 Offices, Demands Zero Tolerance for Violence
President Isaac Herzog condemned the attack on News 12's Tel Aviv offices and urged police to act swiftly against the perpetrators, with Police Commissioner Danni Levi pledging ur…
News 12 CEO Reveals Communication Minister’s Intent to Enable PM Influence Over News Broadcasts
Keshet 12 News Company petitioned Israel's Supreme Court against the Broadcasting Law approved by the Knesset, revealing Communications Minister Shlomo Karai’s intent to enable Pr…
Israeli PM Office Funds Haredi Influencers’ Videos With Tisha B’Av Tips and Recipes
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office funded Haredi influencers to produce videos with recipes and tips for the upcoming Tisha B’Av fast, labeling it as part of a broader explanator…
Small Party Alliances Become Key Factor in Israel's 2026 Election Outcome
In Israel's 2026 elections, the fate of small parties below the electoral threshold is crucial, with Gadi Eizenkot's party gaining strength and Netanyahu's coalition steady at 51…
Omri Ronen Endorses Refusal to Serve as Legitimate Protest Against Judicial Reform
Omri Ronen, a Democratic Party member and protest leader, publicly supports refusal to serve in the IDF as a legitimate protest against Israel's judicial reform, urging citizens t…
Israel's Public Broadcaster Tops Ratings with World Cup Semi-Final Triple Competitors' Viewership
The World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England on Kan 11 drew a record 31.4% rating in Israel, overshadowing commercial channels. Keshet 12's special broadcast reached 12…
Israeli Knesset Approves Law Expanding Gender Segregation in Higher Education
The Israeli Knesset approved a law expanding gender segregation in higher education, overturning a Supreme Court ruling. The vote triggered protests from opposition members. Concu…
Iran Labels Israeli Journalist Amit Segal Enemy, Threatens Long Prison Terms for Contact
Iran's intelligence ministry has officially labeled Israeli journalist Amit Segal and others as enemies, threatening long prison terms for any Iranian who contacts them. The move…
Israel Schedules 2026 Elections for October 27, First On-Time Vote in 38 Years
Israel has scheduled its 2026 national elections for October 27, the first on-time vote in 38 years, with recent polls showing a tie between Likud and Yisrael parties.
Israeli TV Sees Record Viewer Complaints in 2025, Spotlight on Controversial Programs
In 2025, Israeli television experienced a record increase in viewer complaints, mainly about current affairs and news programs. The most criticized was an interview on Keshet 12…
Yaakov Bardugo Warns Israel Will Tremble When Security Leak Source Is Revealed
Yaakov Bardugo, a Channel 14 commentator, denied claims he pushed to investigate a leak about an Israeli strike in Iran and warned of severe consequences when the leak's source is…
Former IDF Spokesman Warns of Rising Threats Against Israeli Journalists Amid Political Incitement
Reuven Castro, former IDF spokesperson, warns that rising political incitement against Israeli journalists echoes the hostile climate before Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, urging…
Former IDF Colonel Talia Lankri Joins Yisrael Beiteinu, Supports Liberman for PM
Retired IDF Colonel Talia Lankri has left her role as a News 12 panelist to join Yisrael Beiteinu, supporting Avigdor Liberman for Prime Minister. She cited the October 7 events a…
Masked Attacker Smashes Door at Haaretz Office Amid Rising Threats to Israeli Journalists
A masked attacker broke the entrance door of Haaretz's Tel Aviv office, following similar vandalism at News 12. Both incidents are part of a series of threats and hateful graffiti…
Communications Minister Shlomo Karai Seeks to Remove Two Members from Second Authority Council Amid Legal Disputes
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karai is attempting to remove two members from the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council amid legal battles and government oppos…
Gadi Eizenkot Matches Likud in Polls, Shifting Focus from Bennett to Netanyahu
A News 12 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party tying with Netanyahu's Likud at 23 seats, surpassing Bennett's declining Yesh Atid. Smaller parties remain crucial in coalition…
Former Netanyahu Chief of Staff Joins Gadi Eizenkot’s Senior Team to Shape New Government Plan
Yoav Horovitz, former Netanyahu Chief of Staff, has been appointed to lead the "100 Days Team" for Gadi Eizenkot’s new party "Yashar!" to develop a rapid implementation plan for t…
Likud Member and Sewer Contractor Accused of Illegal Waste Dumping and Political Favoritism
Asher Milul, a Likud central committee member and sewer contractor, is accused of illegally dumping toxic sewage sludge in urban and agricultural areas across Israel, risking publ…
Masked Attacker Smashes Glass Door at News 12 Headquarters in Tel Aviv
A masked assailant smashed the glass door of News 12's Tel Aviv newsroom Saturday night amid ongoing threats and vandalism. News 12 condemned the attack and blamed inflammatory go…
From Rabbi Akiva to David Zini, the messianic mindset ignores who gets trampled
The column uses Rabbi Akiva and a Talmudic tale to criticize messianic movements that ignore human suffering. It then applies that criticism to Shin Bet chief David Zini after rep…
Netanyahu Gains as Center-Left Scrambles, New Centrist Ticket Starts Small in New Poll
A News 12 poll shows Netanyahu and the Likud gaining a seat after a rough week, while Bennett continues to slide and the opposition remains fragmented. A new centrist alliance led…
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…
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…
Rare sea life is showing up just offshore in Israel
An N12 travel feature says Israel’s shallow Mediterranean waters are now full of marine life, including sea turtles, stingrays, octopus, cuttlefish and fish. Guides in Haifa and P…
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…