Media

Iran opens files against 300 people accused of speaking to diaspora media, judiciary announces

The move comes weeks after Iranian authorities issued indictments against dissident media groups, alleging they had encouraged the nationwide protests in January.

Iran's Judiciary Spokesperson speaks in a video posted on social media on July 19, 2026.
Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi attends the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026

High Court temporarily freezes parts of Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting reform as petitions grow

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi are seen in the Knesset plenum during a vote on the minister's communications reform, in Jerusalem, July 16, 2026

Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector

US President Donald Trump's then-election campaign manager addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference 2020 (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, February 2020; illustrative.

Ex-Trump campaign chief linked to Israel-backed campaign seeking MAGA support in Iran war -report


To win the next war, Israel must master the media battlefield - opinion

If Israel is to be ready for the next confrontation, it must treat information warfare as seriously as kinetic warfare.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

WWE changes name of October 7 event after Israeli criticism for 'Invasion' name

WWE issued a public apology stating that they “had no knowledge of what was depicted. As soon as we learned, it was removed immediately. We apologize for this error." 

WrestleMania signage on display the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, US, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Telling Israel's story: Influencers, educators, and firsthand experience - opinion

The Jewish community is wrestling with a question that cuts to the core of who we are as a people: how do we tell Israel’s story in a world that’s louder, faster, and more divided than ever?

The word influencer is seen on a smartphone screen.

How the media's slander of Netanyahu leads to the slaughter of Diaspora Jews - opinion

The attack on Yom Kippur should surprise no one, but it should terrify us all.

JOHN OLIVER and Kate Norley attend the HBO and Max post-Emmy reception in Hollywood last year. The question that remains is whether figures like Oliver will still champion hatred when those same forces come for them, says the writer.

From rockets to narratives: How Hamas cornered Israel globally

The Gaza War has shown that in the age of social media, the battle for global perception can be just as consequential as the fight on the ground.

An illustrative image of newspapers covering the Israel-Hamas War.

Trump’s war on speech: From journalists to jokers, no one is safe - opinion

Trump is waging a dangerous and paranoid war on free speech, a free press, and free expression, the author writes.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One. The most urgent threat at this moment in US history is Trump’s contempt for the freedoms of speech and press, the writer argues.

My Word: Seeing is not believing in the AI age

May the new year 5786 bring us truly inspirational stories and real good news, and protect us from an AI world that’s sloppy.

Artificial intelligence

Trump's Pentagon says press must agree not to disclose sensitive information

Reporters face potential credential loss under new Pentagon rules requiring approval before publishing sensitive military information, sparking media outcry.

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, next to a podium with the emblem of the Department of War.

Media depictions of aging reinforce view of older adults as dependent - study

New research suggests that, through images, popular media too often characterizes older adults as “dependent rather than productive members of society," arguing that these images construct reality.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

The evolution of sports coverage: From matchday highlights to interactive fan platforms

Outdoor soccer game.