Boaz Bismuth, ex-editor of Israel Hayom, is slammed by journalists and lawmakers on left and right for proposal that would hinder unmasking of swindlers, politicians' lies

Former Meretz MK Yair Golan vows to bring economy to a halt until coalition drops changes; Black Flag protest group leader says some businesses are preparing for industrial action

Organizers say 'we've only just begun' after 80,000 demonstrate against government's judicial restructuring plan; Netanyahu allies downplay protests, accuse media of bias

Kan's director says Shlomo Karhi's push to slash funding would lead to closure of outlet; he vows it will continue broadcasting 'despite threats to its very existence'

Shlomo Karhi declares Kan network should be axed, IDF-operated Army Radio should be privatized, accuses media of being 'too biased to the left'

EBU director general asks PM to 'safeguard the independence of Kan' in order to remain a member; communications minister: I am 'beholden to Israeli public and not any other body'

New minister will reportedly tap former adviser Itamar Donenfeld as director general, despite his lack of law degree and experience -- reportedly triggering backlash in ministry

After meeting with Haredi faction heads, Likud's Karhi scraps moves aimed at integrating internet-less phones into wider telecoms market, delays plan to phase out of 2G, 3G service

Meir Mazuz, affiliated with several senior members of new government, calls Pride parade-goers 'animals walking on 2 legs'; he has also blamed LGBTQ marches for COVID, terror

Netanyahu's party to form 2 Knesset committees aimed at fast-tracking controversial legislative blitz to let convicted Deri be minister, hand far-right ministers wider powers