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News division of Channel 13, a national commercial television channel. We translate its reports into English and compare them with 42 other newsrooms.
Group in the coverage barCentrist pressIts own lean is rated Center.
OwnerReshet 13Commercial advertising
Language and baseHebrew · Tel AvivFounded 2017
The last 30 days
681reports translated
41%first to report
183 mintypical time behind the first report
0%carry a named author
0%opinion and analysis
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Channel 13's tone this month is charged, close to the rest of the centrist press. On Netanyahu, the IDF, Hamas, the police and the Shin Bet its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
From 690 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Channel 13 had it
Grieving Parents Demand Justice After Son's Fatal ATV AccidentSecurity · 13m agoNew Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Restoring Vision in Retinitis Pigmentosa PatientsHealth · 3h agoNova Festival Survivor Yuval Raphael Returns to Stage After TraumaCulture · 18h agoBig stories Channel 13 skipped
Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi PillayCovered by 26 newsroomsWoman Fatally Stabbed in Beersheba; Husband ArrestedCovered by 24 newsroomsGlobal Condemnation of US Sanctions on International Criminal CourtCovered by 18 newsroomsLatest from Channel 13
Politics · 1h ago · also in 9 newsroomsUltra-Orthodox Parties Sign Surplus Vote Agreement Ahead of ElectionUnited Torah Judaism and Shas signed a surplus vote agreement two and a half weeks before the 26th Knesset elections. Party leaders Yaakov Asher and Aryeh Deri stated the deal reflects ongoing cooperation guided by religious elders. Both factions pledged to continue working together on issues of Torah study and religious education in the next Knesset.Politics · 7h ago · also in 23 newsroomsNetanyahu to Attend Trial as Former AG Mandelblit TestifiesPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to attend his corruption trial hearing on Sunday in Jerusalem, where former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit will testify. Police have bolstered security in anticipation of the Prime Minister's presence. The trial, which began in 2020, involves multiple charges against Netanyahu, with Mandelblit's testimony considered a significant development.Politics · 19h agoNetanyahu Escalates Attack on 'Fake Right' Candidates Winter and ZelekhaPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has labeled candidates Ofer Winter and Yaron Zelekha as "fake right-wing" figures as the election campaign enters its final 17 days. The Likud party plans an aggressive voter outreach, Gadi Eisenkot is focusing on the periphery, and Benny Gantz is staying in the race. The article provides limited additional details on the campaign strategies.Politics · 20h ago · also in 12 newsroomsGantz Vows to Run Until End, Citing 6 MandatesNational Unity Party Chairman Benny Gantz announced Saturday he will run in the elections, claiming at least six mandates for his party and urging voters to choose unity. He criticized politicians from both blocs for opposing unity and leading Israel toward further elections and internal division. Gantz vowed to continue his campaign, stating he would not surrender to enemies and must fight for national unity.Politics · 1d ago · also in 4 newsroomsTrump Slams Nobel Committee After Peace Prize Awarded to Critic of IsraelFormer U.S. President Donald Trump expressed anger on Saturday that he has not received a Nobel Peace Prize, citing his achievements in ending wars and returning hostages. This follows the announcement that South African jurist Navi Pillay, a critic of Israel, will receive the award. The U.S. announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which awarded Pillay, with Prime Minister Netanyahu praising the move and criticizing Pillay's past work. Israel's Foreign Ministry also condemned the award, calling it an "arming of the prize" to legitimize anti-Israeli sentiment.Politics · 1d ago · also in 15 newsroomsAbbas Postpones Palestinian Elections to September 2027Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative and presidential elections from November 2026 to September 2027. The move comes amid reports of a new alliance forming against him, including Hamas, Mohammed Dahlan, and Islamic Jihad. This bloc aims to challenge Abbas's leadership, which has been in power since 2009. The alliance reportedly stems from widespread dissatisfaction with the current Palestinian leadership.Politics · 1d agoPoll Finds Over a Third of Israelis Expect Inconclusive Election ResultsA recent poll reveals that 34% of Israelis anticipate an indecisive election outcome, with neither political bloc achieving a clear victory. The survey also shows a decline in optimism among both coalition and opposition supporters compared to two months ago. Views within the religious public on recommending a government leader are divided, with a significant portion preferring neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot be recommended. The poll included 1,263 respondents and has a margin of error of 2.8%.Politics · 1d agoIndia-Europe Trade Corridor Plan Stalls, Israel Risks Missing OpportunityA strategic trade corridor linking India to Europe via the Persian Gulf and Israel, announced three years ago, has stalled due to regional threats from Iran and the Houthis. Israel risks missing a historic opportunity to become an international trade power if the project does not advance. The plan aims to bypass traditional shipping routes and requires overcoming security challenges and infrastructure development.Politics · 1d agoIsrael Prize Winner Adi Altshuler Joins Politics, Eyes Education MinistryIsrael Prize winner Adi Altshuler is running for the Knesset with the Yisrael Beiteinu party, aiming to become the next Minister of Education. She initially declined an offer from Gadi Eisenkot but eventually accepted, stating education is her life's mission. Her father, a supporter of Netanyahu, reacted to her political decision. Altshuler previously led the "Wings of Krembo" youth movement.Politics · 1d ago · also in 3 newsroomsPolice Build Evidence Against Former Netanyahu Aide in Protocol Forgery CasePolice have reportedly developed an evidentiary basis against Tzachi Braverman, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a case involving alleged protocol forgery. The allegations stem from a claim by former military secretary Avi Gil that Braverman altered the time of a crucial conversation on October 7. While the Likud party dismissed the claims, the police's findings have led the State Prosecutor's Office to consider closing the case, with the final decision pending the Attorney General's review.Politics · 2d agoGrieving Mother Enters Politics, Demands Accountability for Oct. 7Shira Shapira, whose son Aner was killed on October 7, has joined the "Yashar!" party and is running for election. She described her ongoing grief and stated that uncovering the truth about the failures of October 7 is crucial for national healing. Shapira is demanding the establishment of a state inquiry commission and accountability from leaders who made decisions on that day.Politics · 2d agoPoll Shows Young Israelis Prefer Netanyahu, Older Voters Favor EisenkotA Channel 13 poll indicates young Israelis prefer Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister, while older voters favor Gadi Eisenkot. The survey suggests these differences stem from sectoral affiliations rather than age. The findings were revealed ahead of upcoming elections, focusing on young voters who represent 8% of the electorate.Politics · 2d agoWar Victims Face Further Delays in Compensation ClaimsThree years after the war, compensation claims for victims are delayed due to government limits on review time. Appeals committee members have gone on strike, extending wait times for victims. The report also questions the quality of government services for families. The issues were highlighted on "Money Time."Politics · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomElad Mayor: October 7th Has No Jewish SignificanceElad Mayor Rabbi Yehuda Butbul declared that October 7th has no Jewish significance. He opposed postponing a city council vote on the date of the third anniversary of the Hamas massacre. His comments sparked controversy during the meeting.Politics · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomNetanyahu Rejected Compromise on Judicial Overhaul Amid Security WarningNegotiations for a compromise between judicial overhaul proponents and protest organizers were nearly successful before October 7th. Protest organizers agreed to a proposal backed by President Herzog after a security warning from an IDF general. Prime Minister Netanyahu, influenced by Minister Yariv Levin, ultimately rejected the compromise, highlighting pre-war political tensions.Politics · 3d ago · also in 11 newsroomsUS Envoy Accused of Censoring Reports Critical of IsraelDavid Millstein, senior advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, allegedly censored and rewrote diplomatic reports critical of Israeli government actions. A New York Times investigation revealed Millstein blocked information on settlement expansion and failures to act against attackers. Congress was also denied a report on Palestinian-American deaths. Ambassador Huckabee defended Millstein, calling the allegations baseless.Politics · 3d ago · also in 11 newsroomsUS Envoy Accused of Capping Reports Critical of IsraelDavid Millstein, a senior advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Hackbee, allegedly filtered and suppressed diplomatic reports critical of Israeli government actions, according to a New York Times investigation. Millstein reportedly buried a memo warning about settlement expansion and blocked reports on Israeli failures to act against settlers. Senior diplomats expressed concern that these actions distorted the U.S. administration's understanding of events, while Ambassador Hackbee defended his advisor and dismissed the report's findings.Politics · 3d ago · also in 1 newsroomUS Official Claims Netanyahu Hindered Gaza Deal EffortsA senior U.S. official told The Washington Post that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not a cooperative partner in the Trump administration's efforts to achieve a Gaza settlement. The official claimed Netanyahu worsened the situation by Israel taking over more Gaza territory after an October 2025 ceasefire. The report suggests Netanyahu's government blocked reconstruction and opposed Trump's peace plan, which sought Israeli withdrawal for Hamas disarmament.Politics · 3d ago · also in 16 newsroomsUK Consulate in Jerusalem to Continue Operations Under New NameBritain and Israel have reached a compromise agreement after imposing mutual sanctions, allowing the British Consulate in Jerusalem to continue operating as "The British Mission to Jerusalem." The number of diplomats at the site will be reduced to seven, with the remaining staff working elsewhere. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar confirmed the agreement, noting that the consulate and its 20 diplomats will depart Israel. The building will house a smaller British task force, and ongoing government dialogue is planned.Politics · 3d ago · also in 28 newsroomsMK Ofer Cassif Convicted of Assaulting Police OfficerMember of Knesset Ofer Cassif was convicted on Thursday by the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court of assaulting a police officer under aggravated circumstances. The court's ruling was announced this morning. Additional information is expected soon.Politics · 3d ago · also in 8 newsroomsPoll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Gaining, Tie at Top for PartiesA Channel 13 poll shows the Likud and Yishar parties tied as the largest with 20 mandates each, while Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc leads the opposition 55 to 50. The poll also revealed that 63% of Israelis fear a repeat of the October 7th attacks and only 37% believe Israel won the war. A majority also favor a state commission of inquiry appointed by the Supreme Court president.Politics · 3d agoCouple Adopts Three Children of Slain Parents, Criticizes Government NeglectLiron and Zuli Mor adopted the three children of Smadar and Roni the released hostage, who were murdered on October 7th, including released hostage the released hostage. The couple, now raising six children, are providing a loving home and focusing on a "choice of life" despite the tragedy. They criticize the government for lack of contact but were visited by the Head of the Shin Bet.Politics · 3d ago · also in 11 newsroomsNYC Mayor Accused of 'Antisemitic Blood Libels' After Gaza CommentsNew York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani marked the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks by accusing Israel of ongoing genocide in Gaza, claiming over 74,000 Palestinians have been killed. He also criticized U.S. arms shipments to Israel. Israel's Consul in New York, Ofir Akunis, strongly condemned Mamdani's statements, calling them "antisemitic blood libels" and a disgrace to the city. Akunis invited Mamdani to view a film documenting the October 7th atrocities.Politics · 4d agoBereaved Families Opposing State Inquiry Attack October 7th Ceremony OrganizersBereaved families opposing a state commission of inquiry have criticized organizers of an October 7th commemoration ceremony, calling it "political and one-sided." They believe a formal state inquiry is the proper way to investigate the failures leading to the Hamas attack. This highlights a division among families regarding how to address accountability for the events.Politics · 4d agoNahariya Officially Declared Financially Stable After Years of DeficitsThe Ministry of Interior has officially declared Nahariya a "stable authority" following years of deficits, based on its 2025 financial report. This achievement occurred despite the city's frontline status during recent conflicts and was enabled by reduced spending and increased revenue. The new classification grants Nahariya more administrative independence, allowing it to invest in infrastructure, education, and local economic development.Politics · 4d agoNahariya Officially Declared Financially Stable After Years of DeficitsThe Ministry of Interior has officially declared Nahariya a "stable authority" following years of deficits, based on its 2025 financial report. This achievement, attained through cost-cutting and revenue growth, occurred despite the city's frontline status during recent conflicts. The new designation grants Nahariya greater administrative independence, allowing for increased investment in infrastructure, education, and local development.Politics · 4d ago · also in 3 newsroomsProtests Erupt Across Israel Marking 3 Years Since 'Disaster and Massacre'Protests were held across Israel on Wednesday, October 7, to mark three years since a "disaster and massacre." Demonstrators blocked highways, protested outside the homes of Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, and displayed burnt cars in the Knesset. A key demand was the establishment of a state inquiry commission, which protesters claim is being deliberately blocked.Politics · 4d ago · also in 2 newsroomsRadio Host Calls Hostage Families 'Despicable and Abhorrent'Radio host Yinon Magal harshly criticized bereaved families and relatives of hostages on his show with Ben Caspit. He called them "despicable and abhorrent" for participating in a protest book against Prime Minister Netanyahu. Magal also singled out the Bibas family, demanding they apologize to the Prime Minister for alleged false accusations.Politics · 4d ago · also in 1 newsroomYosef Haddad Responds to Gaza Reconstruction ControversyActivist Yosef Haddad has addressed controversy over his statements regarding Gaza's reconstruction, labeling reports as a "manipulation." He stated his remarks predated the Trump plan and his meeting with Ofer Winter, Chairman of Am Echad Israel. Haddad's clarification seeks to contextualize his earlier comments and counter misinterpretations. The situation highlights the sensitivity surrounding discussions of Gaza's post-conflict future.Politics · 5d agoBennett Declines to Endorse Eisenkot as Bloc Leader, Cites Electoral ChancesFormer Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that the leadership of his political bloc will be determined by electoral viability, not by an immediate endorsement of Gadi Eisenkot. Bennett also alluded to a failed plan to assassinate Hamas leader Sinwar, attributing its non-execution to the collapse of the previous government. The remarks were made in an interview set to broadcast on Wednesday.More from Channel 13