Army Radio
Was gov’t’s decision to shutter Army Radio legitimate? HCJ hearing opens
The government decided in December to close the 75-year-old military broadcaster, following a committee’s recommendation and months of pressure from Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing
Ahead of High Court hearing, legal advisory warns closure of Army Radio threatens press freedom
As High Court review nears, state defends decision to shutter Army Radio
Army Radio presenters say contracts frozen as High Court orders state response on closure
The Defense Ministry denied the claim, saying no instruction had been issued to terminate consultant contracts at the station and that contracts would be extended until February 28, 2026
Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January
By the time the High Court hearing takes place in late January, elements of the dismantling process may already be underway.
Israel's Army Radio was an exception to the global military broadcasting standard - comment
Many democracies do have military broadcasting, but it is typically aimed at serving troops, often overseas, not operating as a mainstream competitor in the domestic news ecosystem.
Israeli gov't approves Army Radio shutdown, commander vows to fight closure
Army Radio commander Tal Lev-Ram has said that he would fight the closure, which Defense Minister Israel Katz has pushed for, before the High Court of Justice.
Army Radio closure would restrict freedom of expression in Israel, attorney-general warns
Should the government's decision pass, Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, would cease its operations at the very latest by March 1.
Oct. 7 probe, Army Radio: Israeli government tests limits of its executive power - analysis
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation will debate a bill on an inquiry on October 7, while the cabinet will decide on the closure of Army Radio on Monday.
Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by the Israel Press Council.
Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday
Defense Minister Israel Katz argued that the station’s original purpose as a platform serving IDF soldiers and their families has been overshadowed by political content.
Israeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says
Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.