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The Kitchen Wins VIP Season Premiere Dominates Ratings Over The Patriots

The new VIP season of "The Kitchen Wins" on Keshet 12 premiered Tuesday, topping the ratings with 16.5% viewership and 413,000 viewers. "The Patriots" on Channel 14 followed with…

Politics3h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Exclude Ben-Gvir From Election Strategy Meeting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Religious Zionism Chairman Bezalel Smotrich are holding a pre-election strategy meeting with rabbis and religious leaders in Jerusalem, exclu…

Security5h ago

Journalists Recount Harrowing Experiences During October 7th Hamas Attack

Senior Israeli journalists and field crews have shared their harrowing experiences from the October 7th Hamas attack, detailing their efforts to help civilians and risk their live…

Culture6h ago

Israeli TV Airs Special Programming Commemorating October 7

Israeli television channels are airing special programming on Wednesday to commemorate the victims of the October 7 attacks. A joint broadcast will feature the National Memorial C…

Culture6h ago

Singer Yagel Oshri Finds Stronger Faith After October 7th Attacks

Singer Yagel Oshri has experienced a significant strengthening of his faith following the October 7th Hamas attacks, which also led to the murder of his brother's partner. Oshri h…

General17h ago

Amit Segal Denies Channel 13 Move, Slams Report as Propaganda

Channel 12 commentator Amit Segal has denied reports of a potential move to Channel 13, criticizing the business newspaper TheMarker for publishing the story. Segal called TheMark…

Politics18h ago

Amit Segal Willing to Join Channel 13 Under Specific Condition

Political commentator Amit Segal of Channel 12 News is reportedly considering a move to Channel 13, but only if there is a change in the newsroom's power structure and a reduction…

Sports20h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Celebrates Birthday with Romantic Tributes

Reality TV star Dana Ben Ari celebrated her boyfriend, Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball player Amit Avu's, 27th birthday with romantic social media posts and a dinner date. Ben Ari cal…

Security20h ago

Fallen Soldier's Mother Calls for Unity and Wake-Up Call on Anniversary

Galit Waldman, mother of fallen officer Major Ariel Ben Moshe, spoke on the anniversary of his death, calling for national unity and a "wake-up call" regarding discourse and risin…

Culture21h ago·2 outlets

Veteran Israeli Broadcaster Dan Shilon Admits Career Failure

Veteran Israeli broadcaster Dan Shilon, 85, admitted on a podcast that his biggest career failure was not promoting women to on-camera roles during his time leading news departmen…

Culture1d ago2

Ido Greenberg Reflects on Love, Loss, and Finding His Voice

Television host Ido Greenberg reflected on his life, citing his Holocaust survivor grandfather Itzik as a major influence and a childhood viewing of 'Peter Pan' as a career inspir…

Culture1d ago

Avinatan Or Interview Boosts "Uvda" Ratings Dramatically

Avinatan Or's first interview since his release from captivity made Channel 12's "Uvda" the most-watched program on Tuesday, achieving a 17.5% rating. Other prime-time and news pr…

World1d ago

Israeli Broadcasters Mark Three Years Since October 7th With Special Programming

Israeli media outlets are launching extensive special programming across television and radio to mark the third anniversary of the October 7th attack. The broadcasts include docum…

General1d ago

Reshet 13 Appoints Tamir Cohen as New Deputy CEO of Digital

Reshet 13 has appointed Tamir Cohen as its new Deputy CEO of Digital, bringing extensive experience from Kan and Haaretz. This move is part of the company's strategy to enhance it…

Security1d ago11

Ultra-Orthodox Disrupt Police Arrest of Deserter in Modiin

Over 100 ultra-Orthodox individuals in Modiin disrupted military police efforts to arrest a deserter on October 6, forcing the police to withdraw. This incident follows a similar…

Culture1d ago3

British Comedy 'Big Boys' Earns Double BAFTA Win; TV Picks

Israeli television this Tuesday features a new season of "The Kitchen VIP," the documentary "The Hand," and the British comedy "Big Boys." Netflix adds "Love Village," while vario…

Culture1d ago

Remembering Rivka Shapira, Pioneer of Religious Education for Women

Rivka Shapira, founder of Midreshet Shuva and a key figure in women's religious education, died at 92. She pioneered in-depth Torah study for women, emphasizing creativity and com…

Culture1d ago

Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Honored by Visiting Rabbis

Prominent Sephardic rabbis visited Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Ovadia Dahan to honor his work, especially the renovation and construction of local mikvahs. The event highlig…

Security1d ago

Seven Unanswered Questions Linger Three Years After October 7th Massacre

Three years after the October 7th massacre, a Kan News project explores seven lingering questions about the events and their aftermath. Topics include the possibility of earlier h…

Security1d ago

Mother of Oct. 7 Victim Finds Strength in Jewish Identity

Anat Elkabetz, whose daughter Sivan was killed on October 7, spoke about her daughter's final moments and her own spiritual journey since the attack. Elkabetz emphasized the impor…

Culture1d ago

Maariv Journalist Miki Levin Joins Reshet 13 Morning Show

Journalist Miki Levin will join Reshet 13's morning show "Haolam HaBoker" as a panelist, continuing her work for Maariv. The network also recently appointed Itay Dankner as the ne…

Culture1d ago·2 outlets

Reshet 13 Owner Meets With Journalist Amit Segal

Reshet 13's new owner, Assaf Rappaport, met with journalist Amit Segal as part of ongoing efforts to recruit talent from rival broadcaster Keshet 12.

Culture1d ago

New Documentaries Explore October 7 Trauma and Loss

Several new documentaries are set to premiere in Israel around the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, focusing on the personal stories of victims, hostages, and evac…

General1d ago·2 outlets

Keshet 12 Executive Senior Vice President of Broadcast Scheduling Appointed CEO of Channel 13 News

The Senior Vice President of Broadcast Scheduling, formerly Senior Vice President of Broadcast Scheduling at Keshet 12, has been appointed CEO of Channel 13 News. He replaces Tali…

Culture1d ago

Reality TV Star Leah Nagah and Mother Discuss Show's Emotional Toll

Reality TV star Leah Nagah and her mother Maya discussed the severe emotional impact of appearing on "Love New," including intense public scrutiny and the challenges of fame. Leah…

General2d ago·2 outlets

Channel 12 News Dominates Ratings Over Channel 14

Channel 12's evening news, anchored by Yonet Levi, achieved a dominant 13.8% rating, significantly outperforming Channel 14's broadcast hosted by Magi Tabibi, which garnered 7%. O…

Culture2d ago

Israeli TV Airs New Documentaries Commemorating October 7th

Israeli television channels are airing a series of new documentaries and special programs to commemorate the anniversary of the October 7th attacks. The broadcasts feature persona…

Culture3d ago

Gantz Interview Ranks Fourth in Prime Time Ratings

An interview with Benny Gantz on Kan 11 ranked fourth in prime-time ratings, behind "Baby Boom" on Keshet 12 and "HaPatriotim" on Channel 14. "Baby Boom" led the prime-time rating…

Culture3d ago

Channel 12 Dominates Weekend Ratings, Outperforming Competitors

Channel 12 achieved dominant weekend ratings across prime time, news, and late-night programming in Israel. The network's shows consistently outperformed competitors like Channel…

Security3d ago

UAE Investigates Crew Involvement in Flydubai Pilot's Terror Attempt

The UAE is investigating if crew members aided a Flydubai co-pilot in a terror attempt, while Oman distances itself from the co-pilot, an Omani citizen, amid cooling relations wit…

World3d ago

Israeli Cargo Plane Flies to Dubai to Return Passenger Luggage

Israeli cargo airline Challenge Airlines is sending a Boeing 747 to Dubai to retrieve the luggage of Israeli citizens stranded there. The operation, which required special approva…

Security3d ago5

Ireland Coach Abruptly Ends Press Conference After Israeli Reporter's Question

Ireland's coach, Heimir Hallgrímsson, walked out of a press conference after an Israeli reporter asked why his players allegedly called Israeli players "monkeys." The press confer…

General5d ago·3 outlets

Channel 14 Delivers Clear Ratings Message to Omri Eshelheim

Channel 12 led evening ratings, while Channel 14 edged out Reshet 13 in news and prime time, sending a message to Omri Eshelheim. Yinon Magal and Yonit Levi were also mentioned.

Security5d ago2

Flydubai Hijacking Scare Linked to TV Show, Producer Comments

An Israeli passenger's actions during a Flydubai hijacking attempt were reportedly influenced by the TV show "Air Crash Investigation." The show's producer commented on the incide…

Culture5d ago

Channel 12 News Dominates Ratings, Outpacing Rivals Across All Time Slots

Channel 12's news programs and primetime shows have consistently outperformed competitors, achieving significantly higher viewership and ratings across all time slots. Channel 14…

Security5d ago

Canadian TV Producer Invites Passenger Who Used Show to Save Flight

An Israeli passenger, Yaniv Hayoun, used knowledge from the TV show "Air Crash Investigation" to help save a Flydubai flight from crashing after the co-pilot became incapacitated…

Culture5d ago2·5 outlets

Gilad Ben-Shach, Reshet Gimel Co-Founder and Influential Music Figure, Dies at 85

Gilad Ben-Shach, a co-founder of the Israeli radio station Reshet Gimel and a veteran of Kol Yisrael, has died at 85. He was instrumental in shaping the station's musical identity…

Culture5d ago2

Keren Mor's Controversial Persona Finds Mainstream Success

Actress Keren Mor has achieved mainstream success with her character Kochava Shitrit in the hit Israeli comedy "Kupa Rashit," a stark contrast to her earlier controversial career…

General5d ago·2 outlets

Channel 13 News CEO Tali Ben Ovadia to Depart After Elections

Tali Ben Ovadia, CEO of Channel 13 News, announced her resignation effective after the upcoming elections. Her departure follows the recent sale of Reshet 13 and comes amid signif…

Culture5d ago

Channel 12 Renews Contract With Veteran Entertainment Host Guy Pines Amid Ratings Battle

Channel 12 has decided to renew the contract of veteran entertainment host Guy Pines amidst a competitive ratings battle with rival channels. Pines's show has maintained stable vi…

Culture5d ago

Documentary Explores Family's Agony After Daughter's Hostage Ordeal and Death

A new documentary, "Find Me, Okay?", details the harrowing experience of the Yerushalmi family after their daughter Eden was abducted from the Nova festival on October 7th, held c…

Culture6d ago

Eyal Berkovic and Partner Enjoy Romantic Overseas Getaway

Israeli media personality Eyal Berkovic and his partner Michal Hazan are vacationing overseas, sharing rare photos of their romantic trip. The couple has been together for about 1…

Culture6d ago

Special Forces Show Leads Evening Ratings, News Broadcasts See Significant Growth

The TV show "Special Forces - Shaldag" on Keshet 12 led evening ratings with 292,000 viewers, while Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" closely followed. News broadcasts saw significant gr…

Culture6d ago

Israeli TV Unveils Fall-Winter 2026 Lineup With New Dramas, Reality Shows

Israeli television networks have revealed their fall-winter 2026 schedules, featuring new seasons of popular shows like "Tehran" and "Survivor," alongside new dramas, reality prog…

Security6d ago

Ex-IDF Soldier Details Gaza Smuggling Ring Operations

Yossi Yohanannov, accused in a Gaza smuggling case, revealed his motivations on "HaMakor," citing financial hardship and love for Israel. The report detailed his alleged involveme…

Culture7d ago

TV Ratings Show Kan 11 and Channel 14 Outperform Keshet 12 and Reshet 13

Israeli TV ratings for Tuesday showed Kan 11 and Channel 14 programs outperforming Keshet 12 and Reshet 13 in prime time and news broadcasts. Reshet 13's "HaMa'abara" and "News 13…

Culture7d ago

Kanal 12 Dominates Israeli TV Ratings, Outperforming Competitors

Keshet 12 dominated Israeli television ratings on Tuesday, leading in news, prime time, and late-night programming. The channel's various shows consistently attracted more viewers…

Politics7d ago

Channel 14 Faces New Regulations After Revenue Surge

Channel 14's revenue has exceeded 80 million shekels, leading to its reclassification from a small licensee to a standard one. This change mandates new obligations, including Arab…