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Ronit Ganon-Amit appointed CEO of i24NEWS

According to a statement by i24NEWS, Ronit Ganon-Amit brings "extensive experience in media, communications, and digital strategy to her new role."

The credibility of Freedom House: The United Nations has reached its sell-by date

Freedom House has a vast network of skilled people who conduct detailed research into more than 200 countries, as well as territories that are not considered countries.

By NEVILLE BERMAN
18/12/2024

Mathilda Heller: Thriving in Israel, the land of opportunity for journalism

Behind the Bylines: Mathilda Heller has degrees in Spanish and English literature, a love of science, and experience in education. But her life and aspirations led her to pursue journalism.

18/12/2024

Privatizing public broadcasting, turning the watchdog into a lapdog

Privatizing KAN is not just an unnecessary step but one that undermines the very foundations of a democratic society.

By ANAT BEN-DAVID
15/12/2024
 The Walla logo seen next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court

Netanyahu's testimony contradicted by Likud ad spending records

Contrary to Netanyahu's testimony, the Likud party invested an estimated NIS 283,300 in advertisements in Walla in January 2015.

By DAVID WERTHEIM
11/12/2024

'Dangerous development': Likud-circulated list ranks KAN journalists by stance toward government

The list ranked journalists and broadcasters hosting current affairs programs on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 signifying strong government support and 5 indicating strong opposition.

02/12/2024
 Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest outside the studios of the Public Broadcasting Corporation KAN

Editor's Notes: Kan needs reform, not destruction—it’s both flawed and essential

Kan’s budget is a hefty NIS 800 million a year - but public broadcasting isn’t about competing with commercial channels, it’s about amplifying voices.

28/11/2024

Bill to privatize Israel’s public broadcaster passes preliminary vote

Karhi: no need for publicly funded broadcasting. Lapid: attack on Israeli democracy

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest outside the studios of the Public Broadcasting Corporation KAN

Israeli minister proposes bill to abolish KAN, Israel's public broadcaster

Opponents of the bill claim that it is intended to threaten the Public Broadcasting Corporation and is an attempt to silence an important voice.

By NEVO TRABELSY/GLOBES/TNS
21/11/2024
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