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Ram Lands' Channel 16 Names New On-Air Talent and Sets Launch Date
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First reported by Srugim · 1 day ago
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What happened
Channel 16, backed by Itzik Haddad, announced Zvika Hadar, Maor Zaguri, and Yaakov Eilon as key on-air hires. The channel will launch its main news broadcast on 28 June 2026, then begin a 21-day soft launch before full trial broadcasts on 19 July 2026. It will start on Cellcom TV and online, and plans a public participation model and possible public offering.
- 01Zvika Hadar and Maor Zaguri will create entertainment content and host shows.
- 02Yaakov Eilon will anchor Channel 16’s main news bulletin.
- 03The channel launches its first news broadcast on 28 June 2026.
- 04Trial broadcasts begin on 19 July 2026 after a 21-day soft launch.
- 05Channel 16 will initially air on Cellcom TV and online for free.
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