News 13
Israeli-media coverage mentioning News 13, translated into English and compared across sources. 46 recent stories.
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…
Shin Bet Chief Zini Asks Supreme Court to Reveal Petitioners’ Identities
Shin Bet chief David Zini has filed another request with Israel’s Supreme Court seeking the identities of people petitioning against him. The brief report gave no details on the u…
Israel’s Most Viral Couple Opens Up About Success and Backlash
Elad Turgeman and Shir Taran, a viral Israeli couple, discussed their online success in a News 13 interview. They also addressed the harsh criticism that followed their videos, wh…
Polls Show Smotrich Gaining, While Bennett and Lapid Weaken
Two new polls show the right bloc strengthening and Bennett and Lapid weakening. Kantar for Kan News and News 13 both put Religious Zionism on five seats, while Likud and Gideon S…
Netanyahu ends testimony, launches defiant courtroom attack
Benjamin Netanyahu finished giving testimony in court and then delivered a defiant speech claiming, “They found nothing.” The report gives no further case details and says more in…
Israeli hospital reports 20-minute treatment that helped end pill addiction
A patient who had become severely dependent on roughly 130 painkillers a day was treated at Rambam Hospital with a new sound-wave-based procedure. The reported treatment took 20 m…
FIMI's Idan Sharoni Says War-Era Exits Reached $3.6 Billion as Public-Relations and Media Moves Continue
Yishai Davidi said FIMI realized $3.6 billion in exits during the war years and highlighted Bet Shemesh Engines as a major turnaround. The article also noted a Publicis Israel AI…
Public Integrity Movement Names 2025 Awardees, Rabbi? No, Rivka Michaeli Gets Lifetime Achievement Prize
The Movement for Quality Government in Israel announced its 2025 “Knights of Quality Government” recipients on Tuesday. Rivka Michaeli received the lifetime achievement prize, and…
Baruch Kara is strong on Netanyahu’s flaws, weaker on proving what comes next
A commentary criticizes Channel 13’s new legal series on Benjamin Netanyahu for offering strong rhetoric but no firm legal conclusion. It says Baruch Kara overstates the significa…
Israel’s Case Against Netanyahu: What His Testimony Means for Case 4000
News 13 published a special report on the conclusion of Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in Case 4000. It asks whether he ultimately provided a consistent defense or will face convi…
Local Authority Chief Held for Questioning in Public Corruption Probe
A head of a local authority was detained for questioning on suspicion of public corruption. The report, published by News 13 at 07:43, gave no name or municipality and said only t…
Story: The Shabak’s 30-Year Anniversary Show and Omer Adam’s Wedding in Italy
News 13’s entertainment roundup mentions Hadag Nahash’s 30-year anniversary performance and Omer Adam’s wedding in Italy. The brief item was published at 21:48 and gives no additi…
IDF Finds Hezbollah Tunnel with Drones and Missiles Deep in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said it found and destroyed a 200-meter Hezbollah tunnel in Majdal Zun, southern Lebanon, packed with launch shafts, rooms, weapons, and drones. It also reported killing m…
Baruch Shai named new editor-in-chief of TheMarker
Baruch Shai has been named editor-in-chief of TheMarker and will start in mid-July. He is returning to print and digital media after senior roles at i24news, Kan and Channel 10 ne…
Vance says Iran talks are likely tomorrow, will travel to Switzerland
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran talks are likely to be held tomorrow in Switzerland. No further details about the agenda or participants were provided.
Woman Says She Was Sexually Assaulted by an Educator and Still Fights for Recognition
Eden Abu says she was sexually assaulted by an educator 18 years ago while growing up in a Haredi family in northern Israel. Nearly two decades later, she says she is still fighti…
Bat Yam Building Hit by Iranian Missile Is Demolished, but Residents Still Await Recovery
A year after an Iranian missile hit a residential building in Bat Yam during Operation "With All Their Heart," the damaged structure has been demolished. Residents say they still…
Israeli Journalists Blast Reported Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Israeli journalists criticized Reuters' report of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, questioning its meaning and Israel's freedom to respond. They also pointed to U.S. pres…
Likud’s Legal Adviser Quits After 30 Years Amid Forgery Scandal
Likud legal adviser Avi Levy resigned after 30 years in the role. The move was reported by News 13 late Friday and comes amid the party’s forgery scandal.
Mike Myers Returns as Shrek, While Ariana Grande Sparks Online Concern
Mike Myers will return as Shrek in the franchise’s fifth film, which also adds Zendaya to the voice cast and features upgraded animation. The article separately notes an online co…
Gunfire Sparks Panic in Tel Aviv Luxury Neighborhood After Criminal Feud
Late at night, gunfire in an upscale Tel Aviv neighborhood triggered panic among residents who initially feared a terror attack. The shooting was later linked to a criminal feud a…
Two more fruit puree cases found as police investigate tainted baby food
Police and health officials are investigating a contamination scandal involving baby fruit puree after Klonex and Lorivan were found in Prino jars sold in two Jerusalem stores. Tw…
Senior Police Officer Under Investigation Removed for 15 Days
A senior Israeli police officer questioned under caution in the witness-harassment case tied to the Prison Service commissioner has been removed from duty for 15 days. The article…
One killed in car explosion in Kiryat Gat
A person was killed when a car exploded in Kiryat Gat. The brief report gives no further details about the victim, cause, or response.
Most defendants in Bat Yam lynching case convicted of terrorism offense
An Israeli court ruled that five defendants in the Bat Yam lynching of Saeed Mousa committed a terrorist act, aggravated intentional damage. Prosecutors said the attack was racist…
News 13 says it was duped by a fake employee, exposed with help from former Big Brother contestant
News 13 in Israel discovered that a woman it had hired was an impostor, after former Big Brother contestant Avraham Akloom raised the alarm. The network says she worked there for…
News 13 poll shows Netanyahu bloc falling short as Eisenkot pulls ahead of Bennett
A News 13 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Naftali Bennett and both Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition short of a majority. Likud leads with 22 seats, while Eisenkot's Yesh! lis…
Sedative Substances Found in Fruit Purée Product as Health Ministry and Police Probe Continues
Sedative substances were found in a fruit purée product tied to a poisoning case. Israel’s Health Ministry and police are investigating the source and extent of the contamination.
Police Send Diplomatic Passport Probe to Prosecutors, Say Evidence Exists
Israel police have handed prosecutors the diplomatic passport case involving Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, saying the investigation produced evidence against him and others. The pro…
News 13 reporter jokes after using the word she opposes
Neria Kraus, a News 13 reporter, jokingly apologized on Instagram after using the Hebrew term “baali” in a magazine interview. She said she is opposed to the word, which many Isra…
FlyCard or FlyAll: Which credit card offers the better deal?
Israeli consumers are being targeted by a wave of new travel credit cards promising discounts and flight points. The article compares FlyCard and FlyAll to determine which offers…
Trump Administration to Let Iran Resume Oil Sales Immediately Under War-End Deal
The Trump administration will let Iran resume oil and fuel sales immediately under the war-ending deal, with sanctions waivers for banking, shipping, and insurance. Trump defended…
Police intelligence officer questioned by internal affairs over bribery suspicion
A police intelligence coordinator was questioned by Mahash on suspicion of bribery. The report gives no further details about the alleged offense or the investigation.
84-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed in Rehovot, Son Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
An 84-year-old man was stabbed to death in Rehovot. Police arrested his son on suspicion of murder. The source offered no further details at the time of publication.
News 13 health reporter Hila Elroy undergoes successful surgery
News 13 health reporter Hila Elroy underwent surgery on Tuesday and said it was successful. She later posted from her hospital bed that she faces three weeks of recovery.
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…
Police Consider Witness Collection in Ethiopia in Search for Missing Haimanot Kassaw
Israeli police are considering sending an investigative team to northern Ethiopia to gather testimony in the disappearance of Haimanot Kassaw from Safed. The Ministry of Aliyah an…
Story roundup: Noa Kirel’s hospitalization, lawsuit against Netflix, and Ofer Nissim
News 13 published an entertainment roundup titled “Story” at 21:27, credited to Achinעם Bar. The supplied source does not include the article body, so the reported details about N…
Bennett Accuses Major Israeli Broadcasters of Boosting Eisenkot
Naftali Bennett says Israeli media outlets and Likud have helped Gadi Eisenkot surge in the polls. In remarks reported by Michael Shemesh on News 13, Bennett accused Channels 12 a…
Elon Musk's SpaceX Sets Record-Valued IPO Amid Heavy Losses
SpaceX went public at a record-setting valuation of $1.77 trillion. The company sold 555 million shares at $135 each, despite losses over the past year. The deal further advances…
One Dead, One Seriously Hurt in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Jerusalem
A gas cylinder exploded in Jerusalem, killing one person and seriously injuring another. The report was published by News 13 and identified the incident as a domestic news item.
Indictment Filed Against Jonathan Urich: “We Are Demanding He Be Barred from the Prime Minister’s Office and Any Security Facility”
An indictment was filed against Jonathan Urich, according to a News 13 item by Aviad Glickman. The report says there is a demand to keep him away from the Prime Minister’s Office…
Miri Michaeli Reaches a New High as i24NEWS Hebrew Edition Gains Ground
i24NEWS’s Hebrew evening newscast, hosted by Miri Michaeli, reached a record 2% audience share on Wednesday night, doubling its previous result. The broadcast is closing in on Kan…
Suspected Corruption: Religious Services Ministry Director General Questioned Under Caution by Lahav 433
Yehuda Avidan, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Religious Services, and two other senior officials were questioned under caution at Lahav 433 on suspicion of fraud, breach…
Trump Family Uses the White House to Enrich Itself, Report Says
A News 13 report says Donald Trump’s family has earned an estimated $5 billion since he returned to the White House for a second term. The article says this comes as Americans fac…
Graffiti Threats and Incitement Spray-Painted Outside News 12 Offices
Graffiti containing threats and incitement was sprayed overnight outside News 12 offices in Tel Aviv, targeting journalists Guy Peleg, Raviv Drucker and Amnon Abramovich, and form…
