Bar Fishman, at The Blogs

Apr 27, 2026, 2:39 PM

The promise of ‘Together,’ the pattern of before

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid formally announce the formation of their new political union titled Together, April 26, 2026 (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)

The announcement of a reunion between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid under the banner of “Together” brings a not-so-distant memories jolt in Israeli politics, one that recalls the churn and instability of recent election cycles. On the surface, it looks like a classic...

Oct 9, 2025, 6:11 PM

The Tweet You Missed: Belgium’s Message is Silence

On the second anniversary of Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel, Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the date with a forty-word image tweet on X, a masterclass in precision, omission, and digital diplomacy. Belgium commemorates the 7 October...

Jul 15, 2025, 3:45 PM

Viral, not vital: What Hadar Muchtar’s politics tell us

In 2022, Hadar Muchtar burst into the public consciousness with the launch of her Fiery Youth party, promising to tackle the cost-of-living crisis head-on. Her slogans were catchy, her TikTok presence unstoppable, and for a brief moment, she seemed...

Dec 31, 2024, 3:29 PM

A Hidden Agenda: Decoding Karhi’s Public Broadcasting Reform

In recent weeks, the debate surrounding the potential closure of the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) has reached fever pitch. The issue, already fraught with ideological tensions, became the focus of a particularly contentious hearing by the Knesset’s Economy...

Dec 8, 2024, 4:55 PM

Knesset TV: Reclaiming Public Trust in Israel

Amid the turbulence surrounding Israel’s public broadcasting, a glaring oversight stands out: the forgotten state of Knesset TV. Established in 2004 to provide citizens with unmediated access to the workings of their legislature, the channel has drifted far from...

Nov 27, 2024, 6:45 PM

The Fight to Save Israel’s Public Media

The government’s plan to privatize or shut down the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC, also known by its brand “Kan”) is much more than just a financial decision – it marks the start of a dangerous transformation in Israel’s...

Oct 29, 2024, 4:14 PM

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When TV ratings serve politics: A grave threat to privacy

Under the guise of transparency, a law to take control of viewing data will give the government dangerous power over the public discourse

Oct 18, 2024, 12:35 PM

Link Me Out! The Politicization of LinkedIn

Once, at my previous corporate job, I had a colleague who seemed strong minded to bring politics into every conversation, despite our unspoken office rule to avoid such touchy topics. It was right in the middle of the heated...

Sep 17, 2024, 12:11 AM

The Fast Track to Lebanonization

Israel is presently swaying on the cliff of a phenomenon far more subtle than plain political chaos—it is inexorably moving towards a state of Lebanonization. This transition is not a distant, dystopian future; rather, it is the path Israel...

Jul 5, 2024, 3:33 PM

Netanyahu and the Sword of Damocles

In Israel’s political fiasco, few figures command the coalition forces with as much bravado as Benjamin Netanyahu. Yet, the recent inferno with Hamas has marked the concrete end of the perilous strategy long pursued by Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister....

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Doctoral candidate and faculty member in the Department of Communication at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and a fellow at the Frances Brody Institute for Applied Diplomacy at Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on digital diplomacy and political communication in the digital age.

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