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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 689 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Channel 13 had it
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Security · 13m agoPrime Minister's Office in Disarray After Aide's Private Chats Leak OnlinePersonal WhatsApp messages allegedly from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich were leaked online Sunday. The advisor had previously developed an AI monitoring system for the Prime Minister, which had security flaws. Concerns were also raised about sensitive information leaks due to his phone's connection to a Dubai-based service. Urich has not yet commented on the matter.Security · 1h ago · also in 17 newsroomsPrivacy Authority Orders Police to Investigate Leaked Mali and Liel Yahalomi DataIsrael's Privacy Protection Authority has ordered the police to investigate the publication of sensitive documents and information about Mali and Liel Yahalomi. The directive was issued following the spread of details concerning the two individuals. The police are expected to conduct a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of the leak.Security · 3h ago · also in 6 newsroomsIDF Ousts Brigadier General Yogev Bar-Sheshet Amid Harassment AllegationsBrigadier General Yogev Bar-Sheshet, the Deputy Inspector General of the Defense Establishment, was removed from IDF service on Sunday. The decision followed a complaint of personal harassment by a soldier. Although a criminal investigation was not pursued, a command review led to Bar-Sheshet's immediate resignation.Security · 3h ago · also in 18 newsroomsIsraeli Daycare Assistant Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing ToddlersA daycare assistant in Hod Hasharon, Israel, was sentenced to ten years in prison and ordered to pay 450,000 shekels in compensation for 277 violent acts against toddlers. The abuse, which included kicking and hitting, occurred over three months in 2023 and involved eight infants. The court's decision was handed down on Sunday.Security · 6h ago · also in 10 newsroomsWoman Stabbed to Death in Beer Sheva; Husband ArrestedA woman in her 40s was found stabbed to death in Beer Sheva, and her husband was arrested on suspicion of the crime. Police are investigating the incident, which is believed to be criminal and not related to prior domestic violence reports. Separately, Jason Ouda was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of Elena Granberg in Rehovot, with the court detailing the brutal circumstances of the attack.Security · 17h ago · also in 4 newsroomsDrone Alert Prompts Search Operation in Northern IsraelNorthern Command forces searched for a suspected drone infiltration near Arab al-Aramsheh in the Western Galilee on Saturday evening. The deployment involved both ground and aerial units responding to the alert. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the northern region.Security · 17h ago · also in 10 newsroomsMan Critically Injured by Accidental Gunshot in Yavne HomeA 28-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot by an accidental discharge in his Yavne home on Saturday. Paramedics provided advanced medical care before transporting him to the hospital. Police are investigating the incident, noting the weapon was legally owned. This marks the latest in a series of accidental shootings in Israel.Security · 18h agoFather Names Son After Fallen Friend, Later Dies in BattleMajor Itamar Sapir named his son after his friend, Captain Yiftach Ya'avetz, who died on October 7th. Sapir himself was killed six months later during reserve duty in Lebanon. The mothers of the two soldiers recently met to share their stories of friendship and loss. Their meeting underscores the deep bonds formed during wartime and the enduring impact of fallen soldiers.Security · 19h ago · also in 23 newsroomsPolice Boost Forces Ahead of Netanyahu Trial TestimonyPolice have increased forces ahead of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's testimony on Sunday in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial. Mandelblit will be questioned about "File 1000," concerning alleged gifts from businessman Arnon Milchan. The trial also saw testimony from Minister Zeev Elkin, attended by Netanyahu, and a closed-door hearing from a witness in "File 4000."Security · 19h ago · also in 1 newsroomTrump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War RumorsU.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held "urgent discussions" about renewed military action against Iran, which reports suggest has rebuilt its missile and drone capabilities. The IDF is preparing for various scenarios, while U.S. defense plans reportedly include a potential three-day campaign. Trump has publicly stated the U.S. will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections, though reports suggest otherwise. Iran's president announced austerity measures amidst economic hardship.Security · 1d ago · also in 6 newsroomsIran Maintains Missile and Drone Production Despite Attacks, Report SaysIran has reportedly maintained its missile and drone production facilities despite U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, allowing it to replenish weapons stockpiles, according to sources speaking to Bloomberg. These claims contrast with U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions that the strikes had crippled Iran's military capabilities. Russia is also reportedly supplying Iran with additional missiles. The White House has responded by reiterating the success of U.S. operations against Iran's military infrastructure.Security · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomIDF Reveals "Global Trade" Order Used in Flydubai Hijacking SimulationThe Israeli military revealed the name of the operational order, "Global Trade," used during a simulated hijacking of a Flydubai aircraft. The order prompted the deployment of the Sayeret Matkal unit and fighter jets for interception. This exercise occurred as a Flydubai plane was traveling to Israel from Saudi Arabia. The IDF is demonstrating its preparedness for aerial security threats.Security · 1d agoIsrael on Alert Amid Reports of US Strikes on IranIsrael is on high alert due to reports of potential U.S. strikes on Iran, with the IDF preparing for Iranian retaliation. U.S. defense plans reportedly include a three-day campaign targeting Iranian military and energy infrastructure, despite President Trump's public statements against pre-election action. Trump confirmed ongoing discussions with Iran but maintained sanctions, while Iran's president announced austerity measures. No final decisions on U.S. military action have been made.Security · 1d agoIsraeli Airlines Conduct Independent Pilot Background Checks Amid Security ConcernsIsraeli airlines have begun independent background checks on pilots of leased aircraft following a near-terrorist incident on a Flydubai flight. A cybersecurity firm is vetting 2,500 foreign crew members, scanning their social media activity. This proactive measure aims to enhance passenger safety on chartered flights, which are not under direct Israeli security supervision. Meanwhile, Flydubai has requested to resume flights to Israel after reporting the conclusion of its internal investigation and staff dismissals.Security · 1d ago · also in 2 newsroomsAviation Security Under Scrutiny After Flydubai IncidentA security lapse on a Flydubai flight has led to a re-evaluation of Israeli aviation security protocols. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing future attacks in air travel. Historical events like the September 11th attacks are referenced as precedents for security changes. The article emphasizes the urgent need for improved and innovative security measures.Security · 1d ago · also in 21 newsroomsUAE Prosecutor: Co-Pilot Planned Suicide Attack on Ben Gurion AirportThe UAE Attorney General stated that a Flydubai co-pilot planned a suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport by hijacking the plane. The Omani co-pilot, Hamami, was radicalized in Australia in 2017. He had prior airline experience and met all hiring criteria. The investigation is ongoing.Security · 1d agoSettlers Attack Father and Son Near Ramallah, Father HospitalizedSettlers brutally attacked a father and son in their car near Ramallah on Friday, injuring the father who was hospitalized. IDF forces intervened, removed the settlers, and began an investigation, with police also launching a probe. In a separate incident, a soldier told activists that Jews have precedence over Arabs, and settlers interfered with Palestinian farmers, leading to the area being declared a closed military zone.Security · 1d ago · also in 14 newsroomsGolan Calls Khamenei Assassination Mistake Detrimental to IsraelYair Golan, Chairman of the Democrats, declared the assassination of Ali Khamenei the father a mistake that does not serve Israel's interests. He argued that the subsequent Iranian leadership is more extreme and violent. Khamenei, the most powerful figure in the Shiite axis since 1989, was killed at 86 in a joint Israeli-US air force attack. His body was recovered from a bombed compound, and his funeral was the largest in the Islamic Republic's history.Security · 2d ago · also in 21 newsroomsCaptain Eliab Haim Tzaphlamos Laid to Rest After Fatal Operational IncidentCaptain Eliab Haim Tzaphlamos was buried Friday in Haifa after dying in an operational accident in southern Lebanon's Litani region. Hundreds attended the funeral, with friends mourning his loss and recalling shared experiences. Four other soldiers were lightly injured in the same incident and hospitalized. The IDF also reported a separate operational accident in southern Lebanon injuring two soldiers, possibly from ammunition misuse.Security · 2d agoIDF Humvee Rolled Over in Lebanon Due to Speeding, Investigation FindsAn IDF investigation found that an operational accident in Lebanon, where a Humvee overturned, was caused by excessive speed. The military probe determined speeding was the primary factor in the vehicle losing control. Captain Eliab Haim Tzfalamus is associated with the incident, and photos were provided by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.Security · 2d ago · also in 10 newsroomsFatal Bus-Car Collision Near Ma'ale Mikhmas Kills DriverA man in his mid-30s was killed in a fatal crash between his car and a bus near Ma'ale Mikhmas on Friday. Emergency responders pronounced the driver dead at the scene due to severe injuries. The car sustained significant damage in the collision.Security · 2d agoThree Golani Soldiers Fell Fighting Dozens of Hamas Terrorists Near ZikimThree Golani Brigade soldiers, Captain Itay Maoz, Sergeant Ori Loker, and Sergeant Amit Tzur, died fighting dozens of Hamas terrorists on October 7th. They battled in the area between Zikim Beach and Nativ Ha'asara, blocking the terrorists' advance. Their actions prevented the militants from entering nearby communities in the Gaza envelope.Security · 2d ago · also in 6 newsroomsMan Killed in Car Explosion Suspected Assassination Near Or AkivaA man in his 40s was killed in a suspected assassination overnight Thursday when his car exploded on Highway 4 near Or Akiva. Emergency services attempted resuscitation but pronounced him dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident, which involved a suspected explosive device. This follows a similar car bombing in Jerusalem two days earlier that injured a known criminal figure and his son.Security · 2d ago · also in 5 newsroomsMan Killed in Car Explosion on Highway 4 Near Or AkivaA man in his 40s died overnight Thursday after his car exploded on Highway 4 near Or Akiva. Emergency services attempted resuscitation but declared him dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident, which resembles two recent car bombings in Jerusalem and Haifa targeting criminals.Security · 2d ago · also in 2 newsroomsIsraeli Students Sent Home From Poland After Air Gun IncidentIsraeli high school students on a trip to Poland were sent back to Israel after being filmed firing an air gun in their hotel. The Shin Bet decided on their repatriation and froze the delegation's activities pending an investigation. The Ministry of Education confirmed the students would face disciplinary action in Israel, while other delegations continue their tours.Security · 2d ago · also in 21 newsroomsIsraeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Humvee Rollover; Two Other Soldiers InjuredCaptain Eliab Haim Tzfalamus was killed when a military Humvee overturned in southern Lebanon, with three other soldiers injured. The IDF is investigating the incident. The article also reports on two other soldiers lightly injured in a separate operational accident in Lebanon and provides casualty figures since the war began. Captain Tzfalamus will be buried on Friday, with tributes from his former teacher and the Mayor of Haifa.Security · 2d agoJerusalem Crime Figure Itzik Bar Moche Survives Blast, May Seek RevengeJerusalem crime figure Itzik Bar Moche survived an explosion that injured his son, raising fears he may seek revenge. Bar Moche is a prominent criminal whose history includes the Bank of Commerce affair and conflicts with associates like Yitzhak Abergil. The incident has brought his past and potential future actions back into focus.Security · 2d agoWater Authority Accused of Hiding Failed Algae Experiment, RisksIsrael's Water Authority allegedly hid the failure of a recent experiment using pesticides to combat algae blooms that disrupted desalination plants. The trial, conducted near Ashkelon without public notification, reportedly failed and posed risks, leading to recommendations for a fishing ban. Despite these issues, the Water Authority and Ministry of Energy maintain that public health and beaches are safe, and the water economy is operating normally.Security · 2d ago · also in 2 newsroomsEx-Netanyahu Aide Claims Protocols Were Altered, Warns of 'Betrayal'Former Military Secretary Avi Gill stated that he kept original protocols from discussions before the October 7th attack, warning of lies and potential falsification. He also mentioned an Egyptian intelligence plane landing in Israel shortly before the massacre, suggesting undisclosed information was exchanged. Gill reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu's Chief of Staff allegedly asked a stenographer to alter a record of a key conversation, which Gill believes was an attempt to shape a narrative favoring the Prime Minister. The Likud party dismissed Gill's claims as political propaganda aimed at undermining Netanyahu.Security · 2d ago · also in 14 newsroomsCentral District Police Chief Amir Cohen Resigns After 38 YearsCentral District Police Commander Amir Cohen announced his resignation after 38 years of service. His departure follows a disagreement with Police Commissioner Dani Levy during a meeting about internal investigations into the October 7th attacks. Cohen, who commanded the Southern District at the time, reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation's presentation. The investigations themselves have faced criticism from other senior officers regarding command and control issues.More from Channel 13