Media

Livni: Netanyahu Held Elections to Control the Media

Former minister claims PM wants to destroy democracy, save Israel Hayom. Meanwhile, Netanyahu makes life hard for Channel 10.

Ben-Gvir: Shaked Will Be Tough Enough to Stare Down Media

Incoming Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked does not have experience in the legal profession, but that's fine with attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Paris Victims Sue Media Over Live Coverage of Supermarket Attack

BFMTV revealed the location of six Jews as they hid from the gunman, lawsuit notes - placing their lives in danger.

Levin: We Now Have a Mandate, And a Responsibility

MK Yariv Levin said that the elections finally gave the Likud a clear mandate to rule Israel in the way the party felt it should be ruled.

Sara Netanyahu: A Weaker Person Would Have Collapsed

Sara Netanyahu slammed media Thursday for its criticism of her involvement in husband, PM Binyamin Netanyahu's 'business.'

Irish Times Journalist 'Won't Interact With Zionists'

Reaction by journalist to criticism of article claiming Israel committed war crimes says a great deal about anti-Israel media bias.

Bennett: Without 16 Mandates We Will Be in Opposition

Jewish Home chair warns without 15 or 16 mandates, his party may not be in the coalition and a Palestinian state will be established.

Mayors to PM: 'Scandal' Won't Affect Our Support for You

Regional Council heads dismiss negative State Comptroller's report on Netanyahus ahead of elections.

France Slams its Media for Paris Attack Coverage

French broadcast regulator criticizes serious 'breaches' revealing identities and reporting on hiding hostages real-time.

Anchor's Body Language Shows Political Slant?

Yonit Levy's posture in abrasive interview appeared to be telling viewers she finds Naftali Bennett repellent.

As ISIS Murders, Portrait of a Journalist Unafraid

Gal-On: Media Sabotaging Meretz's Chances

A panicked Zehava Gal-on said Thursday that contrary to the impression many on the right have, the media is “not on our side.”

Turkey Blacks Out Media to Cover Up Syria Arms Deal

Turkish government threatens all media, including social networks, to stop reports of weapons transfer to Syrian rebels.

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Political 'Center'? A Media Trick to Fool the Masses

There is only left and right in the elections says Jordan Valley head - strong leftist showing in polls due to politicians who deceive.

Demand to Revoke CNN Reporter's Press Pass for Attack Headline

Headline presenting Har Nof massacre as 'Israeli police shot two Palestinian civilians' crosses red line for Samaria leader.

Yitzhar Resident: State 'Specifically Discriminates' Against Us

In rare media interview, Yitzhar resident says the State has specifically discriminated against them - even though the area has been quiet.

Synagogue Attendance for Rosh Hashana Expected to Grow

Far more Israelis will be in synagogue than at national parks over the three-day Rosh Hashana holiday, says an expert.

Hamas' 'Civilian Casualties': A Game of Numbers

Hamas's PR war against Israel claims thousands of civilian casualties. But does the math add up?

The Terrible Truth About Civilian Casualties in Gaza

'Terrorism is Terrorism - Stop Blaming the Victim'

FM Avigdor Liberman takes media to task over its portrayal of hitchhiking. 'Would you blame a 9/11 victim for working that day?' he asks.

Jerusalem Terror Attack, Police/Media Coverup Suspected

Residents of hareidi Ramat Shlomo say terrorist fired 13 bullets at youths. Police are evasive, non-nationalist media is mum.

'Dossim' Keep Nosy Media From Anti-Haredi Story

Activists with the “Dossim” group, which fights anti-hareidi incitement, managed to pull one over on a reporter seeking a 'scoop'

Amid Drop in Polls, Lapid Admits to 'Messing Up'

Listing mistakes in year as finance minister, Lapid admits arrogance, denies smoking pot. 'I'm full of defects, but didn't smoke grass.'

Hareidi Media Reacts as Sanctions Voted In

Headlines proclaim a ‘black day for the Jewish state,’ ‘persecution of the Torah world’ as MKs vote to punish students for non-enlistment.

Ugly Legal Battle Brews Between Netanyahu, Former Employee

Worker demands 200,000 shekel compensation for 'unorthodox' work; close confidant to Arutz Sheva: this is simply extortion.

An Analysis of Expulsion: University Tackles ‘Disengagement’

Universities begin academic examination of the Disengagement. Expert: The idea to ‘Disengage’ started in academia.

Gazans Refused Entry to Israel over 'State of Palestine' Papers

Defense Ministry confirms patients were turned away for incorrectly-marked papers, but says urgent cases allowed through.

'The President, Media Don't Care About Our Holy Sites'

Shomron Regional Council official attacks the hypocrisy of the Israeli government, media for ignoring PFLP graffiti on ancient tomb.

Journalist in Trouble for ‘Leftists are Smarter’ Remark

Channel 2 reporter reportedly disciplined for Facebook comment linking left-wing views, intelligence.

'Silence on Right About Leftist Teacher Comes From Fear'

Attorney Aharon Papo criticizes nationalist camp for silence in the case of Adam Verta, teacher who pushed leftist agenda.

Attorney Slams Media 'Slander' of Abducted Jews

Itamar Ben-Gvir meets with Jews abducted and beaten by Arabs in Samaria; attacks IDF police complicity, media distortion of events.

Does Israel's Media Want Jewish Blood on Its Hands?

'Bibiphobia on the Rise'

Veteran journalist-activist says the press would have lynched the Prime Minister if he had flown to Pretoria, too.

Police Complaint over Anti-Hareidi Campaign

Jerusalem man deliberately caused Sabbath desecration. Hareidi MK calls to ‘stop the incitement.’

Are Staff Hiding President Peres’ Poor Health?

Media workers say President Shimon Peres’ staff are hiding his ill health.

‘Settlements’ Number One Enemy is Ignorance’

Activists explain why getting people to simply visit Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria is key to ensuring fairer coverage.

Rock Attacks ‘Not a Right-Wing Problem’

Hebrew U. student and his girlfriend attacked with stones in Jerusalem.

Poll: Jews Trust IDF, President; Arabs Trust High Court, Media

Israeli Jews trust the IDF to a very large extent, according to a poll by the Israeli Democracy Institute - but not the High Court

MK Calderon a Hit in Australian Media

On a visit to Australia, MK Ruth Calderon has proven to be a media hit, presenting her views about religion and the Middle East conflict.

Watchdog: Why is BBC Consulting Hamas Supporters?

British broadcaster under fire over "consultations" with UK Hamas supporter

Why Did IDF Not Share Al-Dura Video?

Newest testimony in Al-Dura case raises the question: where was the IDF while others fought to clear Israel’s name?

‘First Female Bedouin Comedian’ a Fraud

Israeli paper runs story on Bedouin mother-of-17 who has found a place in comedy, only to find ‘Bedouin’ is Jewish woman.

Jordan Joins Middle East in Crackdown on Journalists

Jordan has joined other Muslim nations in the region in cracking down on journalists and media outlets in the country.

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News Editor Admits Media Bias after his Brother is Attacked

A fire bomb was thrown on a car in the Etzion Bloc. Radio editor: “if it weren't my brother, it wouldn't be on the radio.”

Insiders: IDF Keeps Chief Rabbi "Gagged"

IDF Chief Rabbi Rafi Peretz is being deliberately kept away from the media for fear he will say something controversial, IDF insiders said

Orbach: Media is Making Murder an Option

Minister criticizes media coverage of Be’er Sheva slayings. ‘Media is unintentionally encouraging more murder.’

'Criminal Charges Should Be Filed' Over Al-Dura Blood LIbel

"Criminal charges should be filed,” said Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center, in response to al Dura report issued by Israeli government.

Meet ‘100 Most Influential Jews’

A formerly Yiddish paper, which is currently published in English, has unveiled a list of '100 Most Influential Jews'.

Secular Upset over Canceled ‘Stay Religious’ Program

Media, opposition upset over Jerusalem program to keep young women religious. City: It’s already been canceled.

Nationalist MK to Sue over Journalist’s ‘Pro-Violence’ Slur

MK Orit Struk threatens to sue a former Haaretz journalist for claiming she supports attacking Arabs.

Poll: Hareidim Really Do Get a 'Raw Break' in the Media

Hareidi Jews are portrayed very poorly on Israeli television, a survey of largely secular TV viewers found

Report: Jews Main Target of Hate Speech in Turkey

Jews have become the main object of hate speech in Turkey, followed by Armenians, Christians and Greeks.

IDF Gets New Commander of Online Media, Foreign Press

Lt. Col. Peter Lerner has replaces Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich as Head of the IDF Foreign Press Branch.

Israeli Journalists: IDF Orders Left Us Out

Israeli journalists complain that IDF orders leave them unable to get good coverage, while foreign journalists move freely.

BBC Journalists Go On Strike

BBC journalists began a 24-hour strike in protest of compulsory redundancies, causing possible disruption to the broadcaster's output.

Australian Expose on ‘Prisoner X’

‘Prisoner X – the Australian Connection’ looks at the Ben Zygier affair from his arrest in 2010.

Report: Official Gov't News Agency Bombed in Syria

The offices of the government-owned Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) have been bombed in Damascus, according to Arab news reports.

IDF Arms Soldiers with Cameras

Following release of videos showing soldiers ‘running away,’ the IDF has decided to put soldiers with cameras on the front line.

Ahmadinejad Aide Replaced as Head of Iran News Agency

A top aide to President Ahmadinejad who has been imprisoned since Sept. was replaced as head of Iran's state Islamic Republic News Agency.

Hamas Bans Israeli Media

Hamas forbids local journalists from working with 'hostile' Israeli media.