IDF Radio

High Court strikes down decision to close IDF Radio

The High Court of Justice unanimously accepted the petitions against the government’s decision to shut down the military radio station

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.

Huckabee on E1:

'We will not interfere'

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on the resumption of construction in the E1 area: "It would be very strange to say that others can live in this area, but Israelis cannot"

They would have sacrificed us:

IDF Radio analyst faces backlash over Eid al-Adha post

IDF Radio’s Arab affairs commentator, Jacky Hugi, faces heavy criticism after a post on X prompts harsh comments on 'shared lives between Jews and Arabs in Arab countries' and sparks debate over the radio's editorial direction.

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.

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.

Smotrich: Army Radio is leftist, time to privatize it

MK says military radio station should be closed after it played a song celebrating mixed marriage between Jewish actor and Arab TV anchor.

Azariya's sister hoping for fair trial

Etti Azariya, sister of accused Hevron shooter, responds to conversation with Prime Minister.

Liberman: Would IDF Radio praise Hitler's work?

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman challenges IDF Radio chief over program on Arab anti-Zionist poet Mahmoud Darwish.

Labor MK shocked by IDF Radio's new religious host

MK Svetlova, chair of Freedom of Expression Caucus, reacts to Erel Segal's entry into IDF Radio: 'Why not Bentzi Gopshtain?'

Revolution? National-religious star joins leftist IDF Radio

Erel Segal receives a prime slot at the radio station that is a bastion of leftist broadcasting.

Lapid: Operation to Restore Calm First, Hit Hamas Later

Operation Protective Edge not an excuse to retake Gaza, Finance Minister insists.

Attempts to Stifle Nationalist Newspaper Set to Fail?

Even an MK behind bill to shutter Israel Hayom doubts it will pass. Will opposition turn into a victory for free speech?

Deputy Minister Slams IDF Radio for Promoting Palestinian 'Lies'

Deputy Minister lashes out at the great Palestinian Arab myth - that they preceded a Jewish presence in the Land of Israel.

IDF Radio to Stop Saying 'West Bank'

Army's radio station instructs its reporters to use "Judea and Samaria" instead.

IDF Radio Joins Liel Family's Crusade against NGO Bills?

Military radio interviews diplomat Alon Liel to weigh in on NGO bills, forgets to mention his wife directs NIF.

IDF Combat Soldiers to Demonstrate Against IDF Radio

Demo is part of grassroots group campaign against Galei Tzahal, the military radio station that coddles Hamas spokesmen.

IDF Radio Ignores Performers' Anti-Zionism

IDF radio will continue to play songs by artists who have accused Israel of genocide, in the name of “separation of art and opinion.”