Journalists Face Death Threats in Israel as Media Environment Deteriorates
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Calcalist · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
In Tel Aviv, Channel 12 News was attacked twice within a month, including a letter with explicit death threats against journalists. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi blamed judicial and media failures, while critics accuse the right-wing government of fostering hostility toward the press. The article warns that such threats mark a halt in societal progress and calls for renewed respect for journalistic freedom.
- 01Channel 12 News in Tel Aviv was attacked twice within a month, including death threats.
- 02The threatening letter warned journalists that "eventually someone will die."
- 03Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi blamed judges and media for the crisis.
- 04Critics accuse the right-wing government of encouraging hostility toward journalists.
- 05Journalists say threats reflect a society unwilling to face injustice or complexity.
- 06They hope to report positive stories once the hostile environment improves.
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