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Regulator Rejects HOT and yes Request to Put World Cup Matches Behind a Paywall

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By ynet

First reported by Calcalist · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

Israel’s Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Council rejected HOT and yes requests to charge subscribers for about 44 World Cup matches. The council said public money funded the rights, so the games must remain available free to cable and satellite customers.

  • 01Council rejects HOT and yes plan to charge for 44 World Cup matches.
  • 02Ruling covers cable and satellite services, not Cellcom, Partner or yes Plus.
  • 03KAN bought the World Cup rights with public money and will stream some games only online.
  • 04Council says major sports events must be available without extra payment.
  • 05Chairwoman Yulia Shamalov-Berkovich urged equal regulation under Karhi’s reform.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Shlomo KarhiYoaz Hendel
OrganizationsCable and Satellite Broadcasting Council, HOT, yes, Charlton, Kan, Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Cellcom, Partner
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Regulator Rejects HOT and yes Request to Put World Cup Matches Behind a Paywall
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Cable and satellite regulator blocks paid World Cup broadcasts on Hot and Yes

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