June 29, 2026
A new television channel has launched in Israel
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Yesterday, Channel 16 began broadcasting.
The Communications Minister, Shlomo Karhi, participated in the channel's opening ceremony.
He cut a ribbon in honor of the opening.
The channel belongs to real estate businessman Itzik Hadad.
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Hadad has had legal troubles in the past. He received illegal benefits in construction projects. He paid a fine of two million shekels.
The channel already features some well-known stars. The news on the channel will be anchored by the veteran presenter Yaakov Eilon. Joining him are media personalities Tzvika Hadar and Maor Zaguri. They will be responsible for entertainment shows and original productions.
The channel's management says the channel is not political. It is neither a left-wing channel nor a right-wing channel. They promise that the channel will clearly differentiate between information and commentary.
The channel's broadcasts can be watched on Cellcom TV or online.