Channel 12
Coverage of Channel 12 in the Nexus archive.
- Report: Nearly a quarter of Israelis considering leaving if Netanyahu is re-elected
A Channel 12 poll reported that 23% of Israelis are considering leaving the country if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is re-elected, while 67% opposed recent legislation including a law enshrining Torah study as a constitutional value and shielding ultra-Orthodox Israelis from military service arrests.
- Shin Bet chief reportedly seeks okay to question Channel 12 journalists over Iran leak
Shin Bet chief reportedly seeks permission to question Channel 12 journalists about an Iran-related leak. The inquiry aims to identify the source of information on planned Israel-US strikes on Iran, which thousands of people were aware of.
- Netanyahu ordered Shin Bet chief to probe Channel 12 over Iran leak — report
Netanyahu ordered the Shin Bet chief to investigate Channel 12 for potentially having prior knowledge of strikes on Iran. Pro-government Channel 14 journalists are also accused of hinting at other operations in advance.
- Israel reportedly warned US that Iran devised a new plot to assassinate Trump
Israeli intelligence reportedly informed the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, according to the WSJ. US officials stated the warning was more general and may have aimed to improve relations between Trump and Netanyahu.
- Door to Channel 12 news offices smashed by masked assailant in Tel Aviv
A masked assailant smashed the door to Channel 12 news offices in Tel Aviv. The media outlet expressed being 'shocked but not surprised' and called on police and the government to address rising incitement against journalists in Israel.
- Israel eyes return to Gaza war within months, Channel 12 reports
Israeli officials anticipate a potential resumption of war in Gaza within months, citing expectations that the US-led 'Board of Peace' will rule Hamas has breached the ceasefire by refusing to disarm. Hamas has declined to discuss disarmament until Israel fulfils its obligations under the agreement, while Israel has continued to violate the ceasefire through attacks and restrictions.
- Edelstein: I left Likud because I couldn’t defend its agenda, seek ‘broad’ coalition
Edelstein left Likud because he couldn't defend its agenda and is seeking a broad coalition. Lapid stated Bennett is better suited to be Prime Minister than himself at present.
- Poll: Most Israelis rate Netanyahu poorly, Smotrich and Ben-Gvir highly unpopular
A Channel 12 poll shows 58% of Israelis rate Netanyahu negatively, with 63% and 69% viewing Ben-Gvir and Smotrich negatively. Most respondents credited Trump, not the Israeli government, for hostage returns, and 66% opposed a proposed Basic Law defining Torah study as a foundational state value.
- Nearly three-quaters of Israelis fear a repeat of Oct. 7-style attack, poll finds
Nearly three-quarters of Israelis fear a repeat of the Oct. 7-style attack, according to a Channel 12 survey. Additionally, 66% of respondents want a state commission of inquiry appointed by the chief justice to investigate the security debacle, a move rejected by Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu, Katz order forces to cease southern Lebanon attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the Israeli army to stop attacks on southern Lebanon, according to a report. The decision was made in coordination with the US, though Israel will not withdraw from occupied areas. Lebanese health ministry data indicates at least 4,057 people have been killed and 12,121 injured since 2 March.
- Report says US rejected Israeli request to review Iran memorandum
The United States reportedly rejected an Israeli request to review the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, leaving Israeli officials without full knowledge of its contents. Israeli officials expressed criticism over provisions related to a withdrawal from Lebanon and an end to attacks on Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating he was 'not sure about the details' of the agreement.
- Hezbollah calls for unity as region reacts to US-Iran agreement
Hezbollah urges Lebanon to leverage regional support for sovereignty amid a US-Iran agreement, while Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam hopes the deal will end the war and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory. The Lebanese army advises residents to avoid returning to border areas due to Israeli risks, and Israel reduces military operations in Lebanon.
- Israel halts strikes on Iran at Trump's request, says report
Israel has halted strikes on Iran at the request of US President Donald Trump, according to a senior Israeli official cited by Israel's Channel 12. The official warned that if Hezbollah attacked Israeli towns, Israel would retaliate by striking the southern suburbs of Beirut, while emphasizing that strikes in southern Lebanon would continue at full strength.
- Hospital moves to fortified operations as Israel braces for attacks
Soroka Hospital in the Negev has moved operations to fortified areas and is handling only emergency cases as Israel implements heightened security measures amid tensions with Iran. Educational institutions are closed nationwide, and public activities are canceled. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene a security cabinet meeting to discuss the situation.
- Israel says missile launched from Yemen intercepted
Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward its territory, activating air defense systems and issuing warnings to residents. Israeli media reported the missile was successfully intercepted, and airspace was temporarily closed during the incident.
- Haredi rioters sought to physically harm deputy Supreme Court chief, police said to find
Haredi rioters targeted Deputy Supreme Court Chief Noam Sohlberg with the intent to cause physical harm, according to a police investigation. A source cited in the report stated the attackers 'came to cause a pogrom,' indicating organized violence.