Second Authority for Television and Radio
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Second Authority for Television and Radio, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Merit CEO Alon Tal Clarifies No Management Role in Channel 13 Amid Ownership Deal
Alon Tal, CEO of philanthropic fund Merit, clarifies that Merit has no direct management role in Channel 13 despite its owners' acquisition. The deal, involving founders of Waze…
Israeli Regulator Allows Cal Credit Card to Compare FlyAll with El Al's FLY CARD
Israel's Second Authority reversed its earlier ban, allowing Cal's FlyAll credit card to compare itself with El Al's FLY CARD in ads, with clarifications. This decision follows a…
Vegan Friendly Ad Banned in Israel to Air in US and UK Cinemas and Streaming
Vegan Friendly's new ad promoting veganism was banned from Israeli TV and cinemas for being controversial, despite a large investment and signed contracts. After failed attempts t…
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi Amplifies Controversy with Harsh Criticism of Judiciary and Support for Haredi Draft Evasion
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has posted extensively on social media supporting Haredi draft evasion, attacking the judiciary, and threatening police investigators…
Veteran Israeli Radio Host Natan Zehavi Seeks New Job After Legal Victory Against 103FM
Veteran Israeli radio host Natan Zehavi is seeking new work after winning a court case that ruled his 2022 suspension from 103FM illegal and awarded him 900,000 shekels in damages…
El Al Demands Removal of Max's SkyMax Ad Over Alleged Misleading Claims
El Al's frequent flyer program demanded the removal of Max's SkyMax advertisement, accusing it of misleading claims about El Al's FlyCard limitations. The dispute follows a compet…
Chairwoman of Israel's Second Authority Resigns After Supreme Court Blocks Council Appointment
Dr. Yifat Ben-Hai Segev resigned as chairwoman of Israel's Second Authority after the Supreme Court blocked her council's appointment amid legal challenges and political pressure…
Israeli Supreme Court Suspends Key Provisions of Media Weakening Law
The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily blocked key parts of a law aimed at weakening media regulations, including lifting ownership restrictions and allowing unlicensed advertising…
Israeli Knesset Approves Radio Reform Extending Regional Licenses Until 2033 Without Fees
The Israeli Knesset approved a radio reform law extending regional commercial radio licenses until 2033 without fees and transitioning to nationwide licenses thereafter. The law p…
Israeli Coalition Seeks Last-Minute Changes to Weaken New Broadcasting Law
Israel's coalition is pushing last-minute changes to the Broadcasting Law that would alter the new media council's composition, raising legal concerns. The law, which reforms the…
Second Authority Orders Cal to Remove Misleading Claims From FlyAll Airline Club Ad
Israel's Second Authority for Television and Radio ordered Cal to remove misleading claims from its FlyAll airline club advertisement after complaints from Isracard and El Al. The…
Asaf Granit and Asaf Rappaport Resolve Dispute Over Jonathan Roshfeld Joining MasterChef Israel
After initial opposition from Asaf Granit, Jonathan Roshfeld will join MasterChef Israel following a resolution with Asaf Rappaport, the prospective Channel 13 owner. Filming will…
Israeli Broadcasting Reform Bill Advances After Free App Clause Removed
Israel's Broadcasting Reform Bill, excluding a free app provision, passed key Knesset readings and awaits final approval. The bill maintains the existing broadcast system, cuts pu…
Justice Minister Yariv Levin Backs Shin Bet Chief Amid Controversy
Justice Minister Yariv Levin backed Shin Bet Chief David Zini amid leaked remarks controversy, emphasizing trust and institutional reform needs. The government also rejected a Sup…
Former Cable Council Chair Dr. Yifat Ben-Hai Segev Opens Up on Media Backlash After Testimony in Case 4000
Dr. Yifat Ben-Hai Segev, former chair of Israel's Cable and Satellite Council, faced severe media backlash after her December 2022 testimony in Case 4000, which disrupted her care…
Channel 12 Faces Surge in Public Complaints While Channel 14 Sees Decline
Israel's 2025 public complaints report shows a significant rise in complaints against Channel 12, especially over a controversial interview, while Channel 14 experiences a steady…
Dr. Yifat Ben-Hay Shagav Challenges Old Media Hegemony in Israel's Communication Sector
Dr. Yifat Ben-Hay Shagav challenges Israel's entrenched media and judicial power structures by prioritizing professional independence over political loyalty. Her career highlights…
Israeli Democracy Faces Critical Test Amid Government's Media Control Efforts
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Formation of New Second Authority Council Amid Legal and Political Turmoil
Israel's Supreme Court has blocked the formation of a new council for the Second Authority for Television and Radio, reviving the expired old council and causing a quorum crisis…
Israeli Judiciary Faces Criticism Over Contradictory Legal Rulings and Political Bias
Israel’s judiciary faces criticism for contradictory rulings on the State Comptroller and Second Authority appointments, exposing political bias and undermining public trust in th…
Former Israeli Cable Authority Head Alleges Intentional Misleading in Netanyahu Corruption Probe
Dr. Yifat Ben-Hay Segav, a key witness in Israel's Case 4000 against Netanyahu, alleges intentional misleading by investigators and claims her career has been hindered due to her…
Israeli Government Declares Noncompliance with Supreme Court Ruling, Raising Constitutional Crisis Concerns
Israel's government declared it will not comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio, escalating a constitutional crisis. The court warned…
Israeli Justice Minister Levin Sparks Constitutional Crisis Amid Legislative Failures
Justice Minister Yariv Levin's tenure in Israel's 25th Knesset saw failed legislative attempts to overhaul the legal system but succeeded in triggering a constitutional crisis. Th…
Incoming Second Authority Chair Dr. Yifat Ben-Hai Segev Dismisses Criticism from Certain Journalists
Dr. Yifat Ben-Hai Segev, incoming chair of Israel's Second Authority, rejects criticism from certain journalists, calling their work non-journalistic and highlighting political bi…
Dr. Aryeh Beker Urges Israeli Government to Defy Supreme Court Ruling on Second Authority
Dr. Aryeh Beker commends the Israeli government for refusing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority, criticizing opposition and President Herzog's responses…
Finance Minister Smotrich Defends Democracy Amid Israel's Judicial Crisis
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended his political camp as the most democratic amid a constitutional crisis sparked by the government's refusal to comply with Suprem…
Israeli Police Spokesman Affirms Compliance with Supreme Court Rulings Amid Controversy
Israeli police spokesman Aryeh Doron reaffirmed that the police are legally bound to obey Supreme Court rulings, responding to controversy over potential conflicts between governm…
Second Authority Council Member Einat Dayan Challenges Attempt to Remove Her from Office as Illegal
Einat Dayan, a member of Israel's Second Authority for Television and Radio, has challenged the Communications Minister's attempt to remove her from office, arguing the move is il…
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…
Former Israeli Communications Chief Says Old TV Channels Suffer from Outdated Regulations
Shlomo Filber, former Israeli communications chief, says legacy TV channels opposing deregulation now suffer under outdated regulations while new competitors thrive, benefiting vi…
Israeli Supreme Court Warns of Constitutional Crisis, Ministers Respond with Sharp Criticism
Israeli Supreme Court Warns Government Over Noncompliance, Ministers Respond with Sharp Criticism
The Israeli Supreme Court warned that government refusal to comply with its rulings could force public officials to choose between obeying the government or the judiciary, risking…
Israeli Ministers Condemn Supreme Court Over Defiance of Government Policy
Israeli ministers strongly condemned the Supreme Court after it warned the government against ignoring a ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio. Justice Minister…
Israeli Supreme Court Warns Officials Against Defying Its Rulings in Broadcasting Authority Dispute
The Israeli Supreme Court warned public officials they may face personal liability if they defy its rulings, following the government's unprecedented refusal to honor a court deci…
Former Israeli Security Chiefs Urge Opposition to Unite Against Government Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling
Eighteen former top Israeli security officials have called on opposition leaders to unite and actively oppose the government's refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling, warni…
Israeli Government Defies Supreme Court to Block Sale of Channel 13 to Tech Group
Israel's government defies a Supreme Court ruling by refusing to reinstate the Second Authority's previous council, aiming to block the sale of Channel 13 to a tech-led group. The…
Five Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government's Defiance of High Court Rulings
Five Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government's Defiance of Court Rulings
Five former Israeli Supreme Court presidents condemned the government's refusal to comply with court rulings on the Second Authority for Television and Radio, warning it threatens…
Bank of Israel Governor Warns Disregarding Supreme Court Rulings Harms Economy Amid Growth Risks
The Bank of Israel cut interest rates to 3.5% amid stable inflation but warned that Israel's growth relies heavily on a few global firms and stressed that ignoring Supreme Court r…
Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government's Rejection of Second Authority Decisions
Former Israeli Supreme Court presidents sharply criticized the government’s decision to reject the authority of the Second Authority’s council, calling it a threat to democracy an…
Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Warn Government Defiance Threatens Democracy
Former Israeli Supreme Court presidents condemned the government's refusal to follow a High Court ruling on the Second Authority, warning it threatens democracy and risks authorit…
Israeli Government Declares Supreme Court Rulings Nonbinding, Escalating Legal Crisis
On July 5, 2026, the Israeli government declared it will no longer accept Supreme Court rulings, escalating a constitutional crisis rooted in disputes over media regulation and ju…
Israeli Government Sparks Constitutional Crisis Over Supreme Court Rulings
The Israeli government announced it will not comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council, sparking a constitutional crisis. While s…
Smotrich Blames Galit Baharav-Miara and Supreme Court for Israel's Constitutional Crisis
Bezalel Smotrich blamed Attorney General Galit Baharav-Miara and Supreme Court judges for Israel's constitutional crisis following the government's refusal to honor a court ruling.
Alona Sa'ar Criticizes Government Over Constitutional Crisis Amid Father's Role
Alona Sa'ar, daughter of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, sharply criticized the Israeli government on Instagram for refusing to respect a Supreme Court ruling amid a constitutional…
News12 Analyst Amnon Abramovich Reveals Facing Severe Threats Amid Political Violence
News12 analyst Amnon Abramovich condemned political violence after a masked attacker damaged the News12 studio. He revealed enduring severe threats linked to a broader incitement…
Yuli Edelstein Warns Some Likud Members Are Losing Reason Over Upcoming Primaries
Yuli Edelstein criticized some Likud members for reckless behavior ahead of primaries and called for careful reform of judicial activism amid government tensions with the Supreme…
MK Moshe Saada Calls for Offensive Against Supreme Court, Cites Red Lines
MK Moshe Saada criticized the Israeli Supreme Court for overreach and called for offensive action against it. The government also refused to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on…
