Israeli TV

What to watch this week: Larry David's new HBO comedy, talking sheep, and Kim Novak

TV Time: Gitit Fisher, Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, and Hugh Jackman are just a few names to entertain TV watchers this summer in releases like On Standby and The Sheep Detectives.

US-ENTERTAINMENT-STREAMING-WARNER-NETFLIX-FILM The HBO Max logo is seen outside the Warner Bros. Discovery offices in Culver City, California, on December 5, 2025.
A SCENE from ‘In the Hand of Dante.’

What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'

‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

What to watch in Israel this week: Welcoming new seasons of ‘Rivals,’ ‘The Bear'

LIRAZ CHAMAMI (left) and Talia Lynne Ronn in the highly anticipated ‘Unconditional,’ a series about a devoted parent whose child may have deliberately endangered them both.

‘Unconditional’ is a complex, addictive fresh series - review


HOT content to arrive on Cellcom TV

Cellcom TV customers will soon access content from HOT's Next TV, expanding variety but reducing competition in the TV market.

 Cellcom TV Decade

TV week: Murder in 1930s Tel Aviv and ‘Checkout’ checks back in

Discover the latest in Israeli documentaries, sitcoms, and international film gems, from Tel Aviv’s first detective to Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic legacy.

A SCENE from ‘Water Tower Murder.’

Oct. 7 anniversary to be marked on the small screen

Israeli channels will be showing documentaries, films and anthologies about October 7.

 Screams before Silence (28/4/2024)

Israeli studio Sipur renews its global deal with MGM Television

Sipur and MGM Television are doubling down on their successful partnership with a renewed deal that promises to bring even more high-quality content to global audiences.

The headquarters of the MGM movie studio is pictured in Los Angeles

Gal Gadot’s first Israeli drama series "Kathmandu" to stream worldwide on IZZY

The Israeli drama will feature subtitles in four languages, taking Israeli TV and its most beloved actress to the center stage.

"Kathmandu" follows a young Chabad Hasidic couple as they establish and run a Chabad house, creating a sanctuary for Jewish travelers far away from home.

Partner TV service upgrade: Advanced app & expanded content for customers

Partner TV service renewal: customers upgraded to advanced app with expanded content offering and improved interface for better viewing experience.


‘Night Therapy’s stars dazzle, while we wait for ‘The Bear’

There is a lot going on in Night Therapy, and sometimes it feels like too much, but the series is elevated by stellar performances by some of Israel’s top actors.

 Shira Haas in the Yes series ‘Night Therapy.’

Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah and Nasrallah

At age 64, Nasrallah has been at Hezbollah’s helm since 1992.

  A man holds a Palestinian flag as Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah speaks in a pre-recorded message shown on a screen during an event ahead of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day on Friday April 5, in Beirut, Lebanon April 3, 2024.

Jerusalem Highlights May 24 – 30

Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.

 FROM THE book ‘Distilling Jerusalem’ (see Farther afield).

Michael Aloni: Holocaust miniseries ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ resonated with me

Today, where we see antisemitism raising its ugly head, we must never forget what happened and that this must never repeat itself.

 MICHAEL ALONI in ‘We Were the Lucky Ones.’