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Shlomo Karhi

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Shlomo Karhi, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics12 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Israeli Minister Sparks Outrage by Urging Citizens Abroad Not to Vote in Elections
Politics14 hours ago

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…

Politics16 hours ago·1 outlets

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…

Politics18 hours ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Likud Urges Election Committee Chair to Revoke Ban on Reporting Voter Turnout Data
PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026·5 outlets

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…

Israeli Election Committee Bans Polling Station Data Sharing With Parties
PoliticsAug 2, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 31, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026

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…

Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi Launches Anonymous Reporting System for Civil Servants to Combat 'Deep State'
PoliticsJul 29, 2026·1 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 29, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 28, 2026

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 Ministers Decide to Boycott Supreme Court Hearings on Controversial Laws
PoliticsJul 28, 2026

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…

SecurityJul 28, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 28, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Keshet 12 Files Supreme Court Petition Against Communications Law Citing Media Bias and Economic Harm
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Chairwoman of Israel's Second Authority Resigns After Supreme Court Blocks Council Appointment
PoliticsJul 27, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 26, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 23, 2026

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…

Channel 12 Challenges Israeli Communications Law Over Press Freedom Concerns
PoliticsJul 23, 2026·2 outlets

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…

MK Sharren Haskel Alleges Pressure to Document Vote for State Comptroller in Supreme Court Affidavit
SecurityJul 23, 2026

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…

Israel Seeks to Extend Ban on Al-Jazeera Broadcasts Citing National Security Concerns
PoliticsJul 22, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 22, 2026

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…

Israeli Government Ministries Ranked by 2025 Task Completion Rates
PoliticsJul 22, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 21, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 20, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 20, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 19, 2026·7 outlets

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…

Israeli Communications Reform Law Frozen by Supreme Court Amid Legal Challenges
PoliticsJul 19, 2026·5 outlets

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…

Thousands Gather at Zikim Beach for Gaza March Amid Military Restrictions
PoliticsJul 19, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Israeli Right Targets Supreme Court Overhaul as Central Election Issue
PoliticsJul 19, 2026

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…

Communications Minister Karhi Rejects Supreme Court Freeze on Communications Law as Unauthorized
SecurityJul 19, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 18, 2026

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…

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi Condemns Government Legal Advisers as 'Deep State' in Broadcast Law Dispute
PoliticsJul 18, 2026

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 Knesset’s 25th Term Ends Amid Controversial Laws and Procedural Violations
PoliticsJul 17, 2026

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 Ministers and MKs to Join Massive March for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza Ahead of Elections
PoliticsJul 17, 2026

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 Dissolves After Passing Key Business and Military Service Laws
SecurityJul 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 16, 2026

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 Radio Reform Extending Regional Licenses Until 2033 Without Fees
PoliticsJul 16, 2026·11 outlets

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…

Israeli Knesset Approves Major Communications Reform Establishing New Regulatory Authority
PoliticsJul 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 16, 2026

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…

SecurityJul 16, 2026

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…

Israel Launches New Cellular Tower in Mitzpe Jericho to End Dead Zones on Dead Sea Road