Media

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

Legislation passes 53-48, granting the government sweeping broadcasting powers amid warnings of harm to media freedom.

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
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

Bloomberg journalist Low De Wei and Senior Executive Editor John Fraher leave the Supreme Court in Singapore April 7, 2026.

Singapore court orders Bloomberg, reporter, to pay $356,000 for defaming ministers

Muhoozi Kainerugaba of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) addresses his supporters during his reception after a military decoration ceremony at the Bombo grounds in Bombo, Luweero District, Uganda, October 10, 2022; illustrative.

Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets


Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in 'Qatargate' investigation

The three reporters were summoned to give open testimony in a case concerning alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging through journalists about Qatar.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Israeli firm BlackCore investigated for role in alleged French election smear campaign

French authorities are investigating Israeli firm BlackCore for allegedly running a smear campaign targeting left-wing candidates ahead of March's municipal elections.

Sebastien Delogu, deputy for La France Insoumise (LFI) party attends a pro-Palestinian protest in central Paris, France, May 29, 2024.

Professor reveals decades of bias in israel's media coverage

In From David to Goliath, Professor Eli Avraham explores the media’s portrayal of Israel, shedding light on its biased coverage and the effects on international opinion.

Why Israel keeps losing the media war | Prof. Eli Avraham

Vietnam's Communist Party targets social media influencers, AI for propaganda

Vietnam’s Communist Party plans to strengthen propaganda by recruiting 1,000 influencers and 5,000 AI experts by 2030. The strategy aims to control public narratives and fight misinformation.

A police officer stands in front of red flags used to decorate a street, in Hanoi, Vietnam, August 30, 2025.

Founder of CNN, Ted Turner, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has died at the age of 87, CNN announced on Wednesday.

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, speaks on a panel after the screening of "Cold War", a documentary chronicling the events that fuelled the war between the United States and the Soviet Union, at the Paley Center for Media in New York April 29, 2012.

High Court freezes Second Authority council after state misses response deadline

The new extension requests, submitted on Sunday, “are not acceptable to me at all,” Justice Alex Stein wrote, adding that this was the case regardless of the petitioners’ positions.

 High Court hearing on petitions seeking the dismissal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, April 15, 2026.

Israel and US won in Iran, and the critics refuse to admit it - opinion

America and Israel’s success is unprecedented, albeit there are still some boxes to check.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19. On April 16, Netanyahu said Israel had an opportunity “to forge a historic peace agreement with Lebanon.”

Israeli entrepreneur Itay Rubinstein seeks to reshape digital media through adtech and audio tools

Founder of 9 Dots Media and Eye Conic Spot says transparency, accessibility, and AI-driven publishing are central to the next stage of digital media.

Itay Rubinstein, founder of 9 Dots Media Ltd. and Eye Conic Spot LLC.

Information warfare is shaping the Israel, US war with Iran in real time - opinion

Modern warfare is no longer only about territory or firepower; it is about controlling the narrative that people believe.

LT.-COL. NADAV SHOSHANI: Israel’s face to global media.

How media misreporting in Turmus Aiya shaped a false wartime narrative - opinion

Misreporting around Route 60 near Turmus Aiya highlights how quickly unverified claims can shape narratives in a volatile conflict.

 Israeli soldiers at the entrance to the West Bank village of  Turmus Aiya, June 21, 2023