Shlomo Karhi
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Shlomo Karhi, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Minister Sparks Outrage by Urging Citizens Abroad Not to Vote in Elections
Israeli Minister Shlomo Karhi sparked outrage by saying Israelis living abroad should not vote in elections, prompting strong criticism from expatriates who affirm their Israeli i…
Likud Primary Poll Reveals Leadership Battle and Divided Voter Preferences
A new Likud primary poll shows Amir Ohana leading among party members, Nir Barkat favored by swing voters, and a split over government type preferences. Only about 20 current mini…
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi Criticizes Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot and Defends Netanyahu Post-October 7
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi criticized former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot as a poor leader and defended Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to remain in office after the Octo…
Yuli Edelstein Condemns Infighting Over Likud List Spots as 'Disgusting'
Yuli Edelstein criticized the bitter infighting over reserved spots in the Likud party list, calling it "disgusting," and expressed hope that Prime Minister Netanyahu would focus…
Yesh Atid MK Mirav Ben Ari Sparks Controversy with Sharp Response to Channel 12 Reporter
Yesh Atid MK Mirav Ben Ari sharply criticized Channel 12 reporter Daphne Liel over a report on the Bennett-Lapid alliance, suggesting political pressure influences media coverage…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Vows to Pass 'Defendant Law' in Next Israeli Government
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen pledged to pass the "Defendant Law" preventing indicted lawmakers from forming a government in Israel's next administration. He criticized politi…
Likud Urges Election Committee Chair to Revoke Ban on Reporting Voter Turnout Data
Likud has urgently requested the Central Elections Committee to revoke a ban on party representatives reporting voter turnout data on election day, arguing it harms democratic mob…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Real-Time Voting Reports Amid Heated Political Backlash
Israel's Central Elections Committee banned real-time reporting of who has voted, igniting fierce social media debate and political opposition. Coalition parties, led by Likud, vo…
Haredi Parties Condemn Ban on Election Data Tracking by Judge Solberg
Haredi parties in Israel condemned Judge Noam Solberg's ban on using apps to track voter turnout data on election day, calling it harmful and politically motivated. The ruling pro…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Polling Station Data Sharing With Parties
Israel's Supreme Election Committee banned party representatives from sharing real-time voter turnout data during elections, citing privacy violations. The ruling targets apps lik…
Likud Minister Shlomo Karhi Questions Yair Golan’s Actions During October 7 Hamas Attack
Likud Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi publicly questioned former IDF deputy chief Yair Golan’s heroism during the October 7 Hamas attack, joining conspiracy theories that acc…
Netanyahu Secures Key List Reservations Amid Internal Likud Tensions Ahead of Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured approval from Likud's Central Committee to reserve eight key Knesset list slots, sparking internal party conflict. While many members and…
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…
Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi Launches Anonymous Reporting System for Civil Servants to Combat 'Deep State'
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has launched an anonymous reporting system for civil servants to expose internal sabotage of government policies, framing it as a figh…
Yehadut HaTorah Chair Advises Haredi Youth to Seek IDF Exemption Amid Draft Crisis
Yehadut HaTorah leader Itzhak Goldknopf advised a Haredi youth to seek an IDF exemption amid unresolved draft tensions. Meanwhile, the government dropped a bill to cancel arrests…
Journalists Face Death Threats in Israel as Media Environment Deteriorates
In Tel Aviv, Channel 12 News was attacked twice within a month, including a letter with explicit death threats against journalists. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi blamed jud…
Israeli Ministers Decide to Boycott Supreme Court Hearings on Controversial Laws
Israeli ministers and officials agreed to boycott Supreme Court hearings on controversial arrest and media laws, aiming to avoid legitimizing judicial review. The decision follows…
Israeli Officials Decide to Abandon Detention and Communications Laws Amid High Court Challenges
Israeli government leaders decided not to defend the detention and communications laws in the Supreme Court, expecting their invalidation. The move aims to avoid legitimizing cour…
Israeli Security Service Joins Investigation Into Threats and Vandalism Against Media Offices
Israeli security forces, including the Shin Bet, are investigating repeated threats and vandalism against media outlets in Tel Aviv, including attacks on Channel 12 and Haaretz. D…
Keshet 12 Files Supreme Court Petition Against Communications Law Citing Media Bias and Economic Harm
Keshet 12 has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court against a new Communications Law, arguing it discriminates against critical media and favors pro-government outlets. The law impose…
Netanyahu Secures Key List Reservations as Likud Central Committee Approves Election Proposals
The Likud Central Committee approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for eight reserved Knesset list slots, securing his influence over the party's candidate lineup ahead of el…
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…
Netanyahu’s Reserved Seats Plan Faces Crucial Vote in Likud Amid Internal Opposition
Likud members vote on Netanyahu and Haim Katz’s plan for reserved Knesset list seats and primary election procedures amid internal opposition. MK David Bitan opposes the plan, war…
Israeli Public Broadcaster Challenges 25 Million Shekel Budget Cut in Supreme Court
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation "Kan" petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a 25 million shekel annual budget cut imposed by a last-minute amendment to the Communic…
Channel 12 Challenges Israeli Communications Law Over Press Freedom Concerns
Channel 12 petitioned Israel's Supreme Court against the new Communications Law, exposing a minister's intent to enable Prime Minister Netanyahu to influence news content. The law…
MK Sharren Haskel Alleges Pressure to Document Vote for State Comptroller in Supreme Court Affidavit
MK Sharren Haskel filed an affidavit to Israel's Supreme Court alleging that New Hope faction members were pressured to vote for Michael Regev as State Comptroller and to document…
Israel Seeks to Extend Ban on Al-Jazeera Broadcasts Citing National Security Concerns
Israel has requested a court extension of its ban on Al-Jazeera broadcasts, citing ongoing national security threats. The government seeks to continue blocking the channel's TV, i…
i24NEWS Seeks to Defend Israeli Communications Law in Supreme Court
Israeli news channel i24NEWS has requested to join Supreme Court petitions challenging Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's new broadcasting law, arguing the petitions and inter…
Israeli Government Ministries Ranked by 2025 Task Completion Rates
The 2025 Israeli government report shows an average 85% task completion rate among ministries, with top performers including the Ministry of Communications and Heritage. Some mini…
Netanyahu Delays Supreme Court-Ordered Re-Vote for State Comptroller Amid Political Maneuvering
Three weeks after the Supreme Court ordered a re-vote for Israel’s State Comptroller, Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Ohana have delayed implementation amid political disputes. Atto…
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi Condemns Democrats Party as Hypocritical and Fascist
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi condemned the Democrats party for excluding a Channel 14 reporter from their primaries, calling them hypocritical and fascist. He criticized p…
Channel 14 Launches Intimidation Campaign Against Knesset Legal Advisor Amid Media Law Dispute
Channel 14 has launched a campaign against Knesset legal advisor Shagit Afik, who is reviewing the Media Weakening Law for the Supreme Court. The channel, benefiting from the law…
Israeli Government Declines to Defend Key Controversial Laws in Supreme Court
The Israeli government, led by Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, has opted not to defend two controversial laws in the Supreme Court, leaving thei…
Israeli Communications Reform Law Frozen by Supreme Court Amid Legal Challenges
Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily frozen key provisions of a new communications reform law passed by the Knesset, following petitions challenging its legality. The law, promo…
Thousands Gather at Zikim Beach for Gaza March Amid Military Restrictions
The Nahala movement is holding a large rally at Zikim Beach near Gaza's northern boundary after coordinating with the IDF, which imposed a temporary military closure in the area…
Israeli Right Targets Supreme Court Overhaul as Central Election Issue
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, opposition parties focus on anti-Haredi messaging over draft exemptions, while the ruling coalition prioritizes judicial reform, pledging to appo…
Communications Minister Karhi Rejects Supreme Court Freeze on Communications Law as Unauthorized
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi condemned the Supreme Court's freeze on the new Communications Law as unauthorized, asserting the law remains valid and urging critics to part…
IDF Declares Closed Military Zone in Western Negev Ahead of Planned Knesset Members' March to Gaza Border
The IDF declared a closed military zone in the western Negev on Sunday ahead of a planned march to the Gaza border by Israeli cabinet members and Knesset members. The march aims t…
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi Condemns Government Legal Advisers as 'Deep State' in Broadcast Law Dispute
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi accused the Attorney General and her office of obstructing right-wing broadcasting legislation, calling them part of a "deep state." He critic…
Israeli Knesset’s 25th Term Ends Amid Controversial Laws and Procedural Violations
Israel’s 25th Knesset ended amid controversy over draconian laws, procedural breaches, and disregard for legal advice, with the Supreme Court intervening on several bills. Prime M…
Israeli Ministers and MKs to Join Massive March for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza Ahead of Elections
Dozens of Israeli ministers and Knesset members will join a large march on Sunday to promote Jewish resettlement in Gaza before elections, with thousands expected to participate…
Israeli Knesset Dissolves After Passing Key Business and Military Service Laws
The 25th Israeli Knesset dissolved on June 30, 2023, after passing key laws including a business credit database and extending military service. Several bills remain pending but m…
Israeli Knesset Approves Extending Mandatory Military Service to 32 Months Amid Security Concerns
The Israeli Knesset approved extending mandatory military service to 32 months to address security shortages, with retroactive financial compensation for affected soldiers. The la…
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 Knesset Approves Major Communications Reform Establishing New Regulatory Authority
The Israeli Knesset passed a major communications reform law establishing a new regulatory authority and imposing content funding obligations on broadcasters. The law aims to incr…
Movement for Quality Government Files Supreme Court Petition Against Israeli Communications Law
The Movement for Quality Government petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to annul the Communications Law, citing political overreach and procedural violations. Opposition leaders als…
United Torah Judaism Abstains From Voting on Communications Law as Netanyahu Prepares to Vote
United Torah Judaism is abstaining from the vote on the Communications Law, while Shas and Prime Minister Netanyahu will participate, with Netanyahu returning after prior absences…
Israel Launches New Cellular Tower in Mitzpe Jericho to End Dead Zones on Dead Sea Road
Israel inaugurated a new cellular tower in Mitzpe Jericho to improve mobile coverage along the Dead Sea road and surrounding areas, enhancing communication for residents and trave…
