Shlomo Karhi

Dr. Shlomo Karhi is an Israeli lawmaker and academic who is part of the Likud Party and who currently serves as the country's communications minister.

A former member of the Bar-Ilan University faculty, Karhi has sparked controversy on numerous occasions, such as making statements against the LGBTQ+ community, and has also been spearheading a divisive communications reform.

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Israeli forces storm Al Jazeera bureau in West Bank with closure order

IDF accuses Al Jazeera of "incitement to and support of terrorism" in court order.

22/09/2024

Knesset passes controversial television bill, closes plenum until October 28

The law increases the number of channels broadcast on Israel's Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) system, known as Idan Plus.

Bill to expand 'Al Jazeera Law' passes Knesset preliminary vote

The bill expands the Communication Minister's authority to shut down foreign media.

Judge approves gov't decision to shut down Al Jazeera's operation in Israel

According to the judge who ruled in the case, Hamas used the outlet to "promote its goals," and the news network has a history of "distinctly inciteful content."

Israel returns Associated Press equipment previously seized for contravening Al Jazeera law

AP reported that the equipment was only being used to broadcast a general view of northern Gaza, however Israel claimed they had been asked to cease transmission and did not comply.

Al Jazeera Nazareth branch continues broadcasts after national ban, gets shut down

The seizure was part of a raid by the inspectors from the Communications Ministry, responsible for enforcing PM ban.

Cabinet set to approve Netanyahu, Karhi's decision to close Al Jazeera in Israel

Report: Attorney General gave the government a 'green light' to close the news network in Israel

Israel's Channel 14 has a lot of problematic content

Channel 14 has the right to exist as a right-wing network, but with constraints on its disturbing content, says writer.

This is how Israel plans to combat telephone fraud targeting the elderly

Dr. Shlomo Karhi, Communications Minister, spearheads a crucial initiative to shield the elderly and new immigrants from the scourge of telephone fraud.

New law will sanction cell phone companies that don't provide coverage in the West Bank

The Communications Ministry has defined 2024 as the "year of the cell phone" because of its increased importance during times of emergency, especially during the ongoing war.

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