Channel 2

Yair Netanyahu tape costs news company NIS 50,000

Channel 2 reportedly paid former Netanyahu driver NIS 50,000 ($15,000) for embarrassing tape of Yair Netanyahu.

Israeli news anchor congratulates PM on birthday - and erases it

Channel 2 anchor tweets several nice words for Netanyahu's birthday, but erases Tweet shortly thereafter. 'Who told him to erase it?'

Watch: Why there is no such thing as white Zionism

Journalist Yair Rosenberg disproves white nationalist Richard Spencer's claim that white supremacy is 'white Zionism.'

Israeli journalist recommends anti-Semitic cartoonist

Political cartoonist Carlos Latuf regularly compares Israel to Nazis, but that didn't stop Channel 2's Arad Nir from recommending his work.

Anti-haredi fake news?

TV broadcaster's Facebook page uploads video showing reporter attacked in Bnei Brak, but was the video authentic? Seems it was staged.

Hackers take over Israeli television

Channel 2 and 10 newscasts temporarily disrupted by images of Muslim holy sites and the words "Allah is great".

Education MInister Bennett: We should disassociate from MK Hazan

Naftali Bennett discussed Oren Hazan's behavior Thursday and said that Knesset members should disassociate from Hazan.

Court: MK Hazan used hard drugs - but didn't sell them

In defamation suit, court rules Likud MK did in fact consume hard drugs, but orders Channel 2 pay damages over claims he sold them as well.

'Political indoctrination of Hevron soldiers? Nonsense'

Nationalist activist Baruch Marzel rejects claims by radical left in Channel 2 report, advises that they 'learn to honor the soldiers.'

Hamas briefly hijacks Israeli TV station

Satellite signal falls victim to brief but hostile takeover.

Barak Threatens to Sue Media Over Leaked Recordings

Former Defense Minister's legal team threatens Channel 2 after leaks reveal Barak's disdain for Netanyahu, secrets about Iran.

The Plot Thickens: Hazan Threatens to Dig Up Dirt on Edelstein

Aides to Knesset Speaker say after Hazan was suspended over Channel 2 allegations, he vowed to find stories against Edelstein.

MK Oren Hazan Partially Stripped of Authority

Freshman Likud MK will not be allowed to direct Knesset sessions until further notice, but still receives support from Knesset speaker.

MK Hazan Denies Scandalous Report of Exploits in Bulgaria

Freshman Likud MK denies reports of using hard drugs and providing escorts while managing casino in Bulgaria before becoming MK.

Obama Assures Israel: Only Deal Will Prevent Iran from Nukes

Full interview of President Obama discussing US-Israel relations and Iran deal to be broadcast in Israel Tuesday night.

Israel May Get to Have Its Own 'Fox News'

Free at last? Non-leftist Channel 20 requests permission to create a news department.

Analyst Upset That Election Results Defied Polls

TV pioneer Uzi Peled called for an 'investigation' into the election results because they did not match the TV projections.

Zionist Union Maintains Advantage in Final Polls

Final pre-election polls show that the “Zionist Union” is maintaining a four-seat lead over the Likud.

Senior Source: Bibi Plans Gov't with Labor, Haredim

High ranking political source tell Arutz Sheva Netanyahu 'will make Jewish Home crawl on its belly.'

Scuffle Over Chocolate - Because of the 'Occupation'?

Channel 2 reporter insists video of Israelis arguing with Israir steward over duty-free chocolate the fault of the 'Occupation'.

Channel 2 Backtracks on Obama 'Punishment' Story

White House denies report by ultra-leftist Amnon Abramovich that Israel is no longer getting updates on Iran talks.

Channel 2 Invites Party Leaders to Televised Debate

The heads of all the parties running for the Knesset have been invited to a televised debate. Who accepted?

Netanyahu: I Didn't Promise Bennett Anything

In an interview, PM Netanyahu denies offering Bennett the Defense Ministry, blames Olmert and Lapid for housing crisis.

Livni Hints Netanyahu is a 'Zero' and 'Garbage'

Former Justice Minister appears on a satirical television program but takes things a little too far.

Yechimovich the Most Accessible MK, TV Study Finds

Channel 2's late night program finds Labor MK to be most accessible on Facebook, with Defense Minister the least accessible.

Nationalist Attorney Sues TV Station For 'Price Tag' Libel

Itamar Ben-Gvir demands 100,000 shekel compensation after being libeled on TV show as 'guiding youth to price tag crime.'

As the dust settles

Majority of Israelis Think Israel Didn't Win Gaza Operation

Poll: 59% say op. not a success, as Netanyahu's approval rating nose-dives further to a paltry 32%; majority oppose ceasefire.

Report: Presidential Hopeful Ben-Eliezer Frequented Casinos

Investigative TV report finds that presidential hopeful MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer frequented "exclusive and discreet" casinos in London.

Leftists Abuzz after TV gets 'Tough' with Terrorist

Fatah's Jibril Rajoub receives less than friendly treatment on Channel 2; some see media history made.

Netanyahu: Iran is Dangerous, and That's No Joke

Prime Minister Netanyahu appears on satirical television show, in which he also talks about serious issues.

Peace Now Apologizes to Rights Group For Slander

Far-left group backpedals after calling a man a 'terrorist' - despite the fact that he was found innocent almost a decade ago.

Report: Congress to Deny Aid to PA Until Incitement Stops

House Appropriations Committee weighing bill cutting off aid to the PA unless incitement stops, according to one report.

Commentator Calls for ‘Funerals in Bnei Brak’

Controversy on Channel 2 as commentator says he wants to see dead soldiers from Bnei Brak.

Journalist in Trouble for ‘Leftists are Smarter’ Remark

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

Leftist Teacher's Friend: Freedom of Speech is Only for Leftists

Friend of leftist teacher Adam Verete: He did what he should have done - but I wouldn't hire a teacher from Judea and Samaria.

MK Feiglin: Life is Triumph, Not Mercy Killing

MK Feiglin takes issue with TV documentary that portrayed as a hero a man who chose to end his life because of Parkinson's.

80 Year-Old Man Falls Into Pit, Rescued After 4 Hours

Elderly man fell into water cistern at Akko construction site; police communicate with him by phone, but he was unaware of exact location.

Sraya Ofer Murderers: We Regret Nothing

In trial at IDF military court, murderers recount details of terrible night, express no remorse.

Harassment Charges against Media Man Fade Out

Police investigators to close investigation against Sharon Gal. Emanuel Rosen may be charged with indecent acts.

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

Updated Channel 2 Poll Gives Likud 33 Seats

Channel 2 News has updated its exit poll, based on real-time election results.

Video: Truth about Israel's 'Partner' in Judea and Samaria

Report by Channel 2 from Shechem shows the face of Hamas, waiting to take over Judea and Samaria.

Likud Maintains Strength in Channel 2 Poll

Latest Channel 2 poll finds that the Likud Beytenu achieves 35 seats, followed by Labor with 16 and Jewish Home with 14.

Channel 2 Pundit: A-G Must 'Kill' Next Coalition

Top TV analyst says Weinstein needs to "step into the ring with murder in his eyes" against Likud MKs.

Report: Egypt Warned Israel that a Ground Op would End Peace

Channel 2: Egypt, U.S. warned Israel that a ground invasion would endanger its peace agreements with Cairo, Amman.

TV Anchors Fight Each Other over War

Evening news pundit mocks defense correspondent, another calls Israel a "peace refuser."

Abbas Promises: No Third Intifada

Ahead of his latest UN statehood bid, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells Israeli television that he will never allow a third intifada.

Labor Leader Loses Points in Ad Hominem

MK Yechimovich proved unable to maintain poise when attacked on high-rating news show.

Tourism Minister Leads Playboy Lifestyle – Report

Drunkenness and cavorting at nightclubs is minister's routine, according to Channel 2 report denied by minister.

Israel's Television Giants Told to Pay Debts

The Knesset Finance Committee has refused to defer debt payments for cash strapped Channel 10, Channel 2's franchises.

Journalist: Let’s Not Cover Terrorists’ Celebrations

The media should avoid showing terrorists’ joy and “V for victory” upon release, says Channel 2 reporter.

Complaint: Channel 2 'Translates' the News

Dozens of complaints as Channel 2 anchor adds her own commentary while translating Prime Minister's speech.