Galei Tzahal (Army Radio)

Shas MK urges:

Ensure Shabbat emergency alerts for religious public

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul demands Defense Minister Israel Katz resolve issue preventing Sabbath-observant Israelis from receiving emergency alerts on Shabbat.

Supreme Court issues injunction against Galei Zahal shutdown

Supreme Court justices order Israeli government to explain in-depth reasoning behind closure of Galei Zahal radio station.

Graffiti spray-painted outside Galei Zahal studios

Graffiti scrawled outside Galei Zahal Radio studios in Jaffa, forum demands vandals 'be brought to justice.'

IDF cuts spokesman subscription to Haaretz

The IDF Spokesperson's subscription to Haaretz was halted in line with a government decision from November 2024 calling on government bodies to sever ties with the newspaper.

Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.

Defense Minister:

'Israel will never leave the territory of Gaza'

Minister Israel Katz assured that even after returning the Gaza Strip to Arab control, Israel will continue to hold a buffer zone inside the enclave.

Station clarifies

IDF radio host praises anti-Israel director

A Galei Tzahal broadcaster praised actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri after announcing his death, drawing sharp criticism from ministers and Knesset members; the station later issued a clarification.

Katz is not waiting

Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended

Dozens of Galei Tzahal and Galgalatz presenters, who are employed as consultants, were notified that they will be suspended from January 1st.

Government approves the closure of Galei Tzahal radio

The government unanimously approved this morning Defense Minister Israel Katz's proposal to close the Galei Tzahal radio station.

Defense Minister Katz

'Soldiers should serve in the IDF, not in a broadcasting station'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the proposed resolution to close Galei Tzahal will be submitted to the government for approval in the coming weeks and that there is 'no going back.'

Defense Minister orders closure of Galei Zahal radio station

Defense Minister Israel Katz decides to close Galei Zahal radio station; broadcasts will cease by March 1, 2026.

Galei Tzahal controversy

Defense Minister on radio station: Status quo cannot continue

Defense Minister Israel Katz signs off on committee to review future of IDF's radio station Galei Tzahal; committee to submit its recommendations within 50 days.

Military correspondent:

Severe criticism of IDF attacks in Lebanon: ‘Back to Oct. 6?’

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh severely criticized IDF attacks in Lebanon in response to the vast number of missiles fired at Israel. ‘Israel has not retaliated in too long.’

Karhi against top candidate for Galei Tzahal head

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi opposes appointment of the new head of Galei Tzahal, Tal Lev Ram, who is supported by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

South African official:

'We don't define Hamas as a terrorist organization'

South African official in response to Israeli reporter's question: We do not define Hamas as a terrorist organization since it does not operate in our territory.

IDF Captain's last recording before being killed

About 30 minutes before he was killed in the explosion tragedy, Captain (res.) Ron Efrimi spoke about the tunnel that the team was about to blow up.

Galei Tzahal officer accused of sexual harassment of soldier

An officer in the station declared the incident 'a painful better for everyone, in which we find a predator in our midst.'

IDF rabbi: 'Galei Zahal, what has happened to you?'

Lt. Col. Rabbi Maoz Schwartz listened to Galei Zahal: "Simply terrible. How gloomy, dark, sad."

Deborah Lipstadt:

'The war has given antisemitism a chance to show itself'

Deborah Lipstadt, the US special envoy to combat antisemitism, tells what she believes to be causing the rising antisemitism in the USA.

Thanks to radio interview:

Hostage discovered her husband and daughter were safe

Yarden Roman Gat discovered her daughter Geffen and husband Alon were alive from her brother's radio interview.

Israeli reporter:

'They massacred my family, two little children were witnesses"

Yuval Segev, Galei Zahal’s political reporter, learned that his uncle and aunt were murdered together in front of their children.

Gallant decides not to shut down IDF's radio station

Defense Minister decides not to close or privatize Galei Tzahal despite Chief of Staff's position on the matter.

Rabbi arrested for embezzling school funds

A Rabbi in southern Israel has been arrested, along with members of his family, for misappropriating public funds intended for schools.

Leaked recordings emerge from Otzma Yehudit party meeting

Party discusses law to expel terrorists' families among other future plans.

Journalist blames Ben-Gvir for deadly Jerusalem bombings

Galai Tzahal crime reporter Hadas Steif suspended from covering attack after saying appointment of Ben-Gvir connected today's attack.

Ex-wife of Israeli killed in Ukraine: 'He is my soul friend'

'I haven't yet told the children their father was killed, it will take time until I know what to say to them,' Rita Brodsky shares.

Ukraine War

'Within a few days we hope to be on the offensive'

"In some places, the Russians haven't advanced even a kilometer," according to Alexey Arestovich, advisor to Ukrainian Presidential Office.

Army Radio commentator:

'Iran very worried by Bennett's visit to Bahrain'

Arab Affairs analyst Jacky Hugi tells Israel National News that PM's visit to Bahrain constitutes a 'provocation' to Iran.

Hilltop Youth taken off the air for comment about Arab attackers

Brother of victim in car ramming attack yesterday said that Arab who throws Molotov cocktail at Jew 'should have his bones broken.'

Cancel culture has reached the IDF radio station

It was no surprise when the new left-leaning head of Army Radio found an excuse for firing charismatic, but rightist Yaakov Berdugo..Op-ed.

Right-wing lawmakers boycott army radio, demand its closure

Nationalist camp MKs boycott Galei Tzahal radio station, after pro-Netanyahu rightist commentator fired.

Haredi journalist leaves Galai Tzahal after consulting Rebbe

Haredi journalist Yissachar Zalmanovich enlisted in Galai Tzahal's course but announced he was switching positions after consulting Rebbe.

Will Army Radio be privatized?

Likud MK Karhi is promoting the bill, versus what he says is Defense Minister's intention to turn Galei Tzahal into a left-wing institution.

Media personalities duel over Kara's double vote

Radio personalities Moshe Shlonsky and Yaakov Bardugo took each other to task over their treatments of MK Kara voting twice in a meeting.

IDF Radio signs off?

Defense Minister Gantz intends to cut the station out of the Defense Ministry.

Chief of Staff recommends closing IDF Radio

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi asks Defense Minister Gantz to either close IDF Radio or remove it from military control.

Rabbi Yigal Levinstein sues Galai Tzahal

Head of Eli pre-military Academy files defamation lawsuit over the editing of his comments to appear he is for conversion therapy.

Eli pre-miltary academy considering suing Galei Tzahal radio

School says Galei Tzahal claimed Rabbi Yigal Levinstein called for conversion therapy when he had actually opposed it.

Rescue of Israelis from Morocco delayed by UAE pressure

Rescue of Israelis from Morocco delayed due to conflict between Morocco and United Arab Emirates.

'I'm angry, you have no idea how furious I am'

Journalist Yaron Vilensky: Lock Gantz and Netanyahu in a room and don't let them leave until an emergency government is formed.

Understandings between Israel, Hamas jilt Islamic Jihad

Both Islamic organizations expend effort to project image of business-as-usual, despite last week's explosive tension between them.

IDF journalism cadets tour Temple Mount with no kippot, uniform

Soldiers in Galei Tzahal Correspondents course asked to remove kippot and, if necessary, wear hat during Temple Mount visit.

Former Trump aide: I was targeted for my work with Israel

George Papadopoulos says Mueller report is 'total vindication' for Trump teams. 'I never met a single Russian official in my life.'

PM: Army Radio must have at least one right-wing voice

PM Netanyahu defends Army Radio's only right-wing broadcasters, says station should not exist if it excludes right-wing views.

'Right wing journalists inventing stories about me'

Top journalist hits back amid reports that she broke bombshell sex scandal by hacking into senior lawyer's cell phone.

Former Bar Association head demands apology and NIS 5 million

Effi Naveh sends letter to Army Radio and Hadas Shteif demanding apology and compensation, making clear if his demands are unmet he will sue

Army Radio to broadcast from Jerusalem in two weeks

Military station will begin broadcasting news from Jerusalem as DM lays cornerstone for IDF Radio in nation's capital.

Arab attacks female Army Radio reporter

Reporter pushed, threatened by Arab upon arriving to cover Jaffa fire; station asked details of incident not be leaked.

Uri Ariel:

'There are basic understandings on party unity'

'I'd prefer to be minister influencing more things - Treasury or Justice - this doesn't now seem realistic; I want to continue Agriculture.'

Broadcaster slights Bennett and receives 'note'

Leftist broadcaster gets 'comment' from Army Radio broadcasting director after reading response from Education Minister in dismissive tone.

Bennett: You're sitting in Tel Aviv and condemning our soldiers?

Education Minister won't condemn video of sniper shooting rioter on Gaza border and the reactions after the shooting. 'I back all soldiers.'

Radio host who said he's 'ashamed' to be Israeli to keep job

Army Radio commander accepts 'apology' from host who appeared to slam soldiers after Gaza riots.

Army Radio pundit: 'I'm embarrassed to be Israeli'

Outcry as Army Radio host says he is embarrassed to be Israeli after 17 Gazans killed on Friday during violent riot.

'A top grade and challenging group'

New generation of Army Radio journalists completes training course; 22 members from all groups in Israeli society and from all over country.

Zandberg hits back at critics over use of right-wing spin doctor

New Meretz head goes on interview blitz after report reveals she used right-wing PR guru Moshe Klughaft during primaries.

Army Radio working to end Shabbat desecration

Army Radio head says he is working to end forced Shabbat desecration of conscripts serving at the popular channel.

Rabbi denies that he called for vigilante 'price tag' attacks

Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh denies reports that he called for vigilante attacks against Arabs as a response to Rabbi Raziel Shevach's murder.

Bennett to boycott Army Radio

Naftali Bennett joins growing chorus of public officials defending suspended Army Radio pundit Irit Linur.

'Army Radio calls me fascist and autistic'

Justice Minister defends Army Radio pundit Irit Linur after she was suspended for calling President Rivlin 'insolent piece of work'.

Will Army Radio leave the army?

Defense Minister Liberman approves IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot's recommendation to transfer Army Radio to Defense Ministry.