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New Israeli Channel 16 Faces Claims of Delayed Payments to Staff
Photographers and freelancers at the newly launched Israeli media outlet Channel 16 are reporting significant delays in receiving their salaries. The channel, led by media figure Ram Lands, launched five months ago with an investment of millions of shekels and has hired over 300 television industry professionals.
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What happened
- 01Photographers and freelancers at Channel 16 claim significant delays of several weeks in receiving their salaries.
- 02Channel 16, led by media figure Ram Lands, launched five months ago with an investment of millions of shekels.
- 03Some photographers refused assignments on a recent Wednesday due to the payment delays, forcing the channel to film segments using mobile phones.
- 04The channel has reportedly reduced field photographers and significantly cut studio camera shifts.
- 05Channel 16 attributed the payment delays to a specific technical glitch and promised a swift resolution.
- 06The channel denied salary delays, stating it employs over 365 people and continues to grow and hire.
According to reports on Thursday, November 12, 2026, some freelancers and service providers have been waiting weeks for their payments. The delays led some photographers to refuse assignments on a recent Wednesday, forcing the channel to film some segments using mobile phones. While some photographers reportedly received their overdue payments on Thursday, others are still awaiting their funds. Additionally, the channel has reportedly reduced field photographers and cut studio camera shifts.
Channel 16 attributed the payment delays to a specific technical glitch and assured that the issue would be resolved promptly, with all employees receiving their wages. The channel denied salary delays, stating it employs over 365 people and continues to grow and hire.
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