Rules of Professional Ethics of Journalism The latest update by the Israel Press Council of its rules of professional ethics. 1. “Newspaper” includes electronic communication, media and the owners, the publisher and the editor responsible for the media. “Journalist” includes the editor. “Person” includes a corporation, an incorporated or unincorporated association and a public body. Freedom of the Press and its Professional Responsibility 2. A newspaper and a journalist shall be faithful to freedom of the press and to the […]
In Israel’s open and diverse society, a free press has always been crucial to the existence of its flourishing democracy. To this end, the Israeli Press Council enforces a strict code of ethics, which includes guidelines on professionalism, integrity, accuracy and conflict of interest issues. Israel is smaller than the state of New Jersey, yet the country’s diverse media represent many political, religious and social viewpoints. Israelis favour news programming that emphasizes vigorous debate, a variety of opinions and aggressive […]
Israel has three leading TV channels and three leading radio stations. Although internet news studios became an increasing trend, news on TV channels maintain their high rating. Channel 2 Beginning its broadcasting in 1993, Channel 2 is the leading channel in Israel, consist of the leading newscast. Channel 2 was the first commercial TV channel established in Israel. It began broadcasting in 1993. It is today the leading news channel. It has two concessionaires or operators: Keshet and Reshet. Like […]
The freedom of press in Israel is protected by the country’s basic laws. There are four major newspapers in Israel. Other newspapers are distributed in smaller scopes to specific sectors such as religious, foreign language speakers, economic, etc. 1. Yedioth Aharonoth A daily newspaper founded in 1939. It is owned by a media group which consists of local newspapers and other media channels. Like most newspapers, Yedioth established in 2000 YNET, one of the most watched news websites in Israel. […]
The Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) is responsible – on behalf of the Prime Minister's Office – for the coordination between the Government of Israel and the community of journalists and media personnel working in Israel. For the foreign press corps, the GPO serves as the central address for contact with the government and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The office works to facilitate appropriate media coverage of key elements in Israel, state visits and foreign VIPs visiting Israel. The […]