New Media in Israel

This issue covers the period 6-9 August 2017. Online networks were engaged with two topics. Firstly, investigations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued to be a grabbing headline across Israeli online networks. Secondly, the Israeli virtual world showed interest in investigations with the Prime Minister’s wife. The

Israeli Judicial Advisor, Avichai Mandelblit, is about to file a charging instrument against her.

About the Newsletter:
The Israeli New Media Monitor surveys publications and posts in the public interactive space of the new media in Israel. The newsletter sheds light on social interaction with key topics. It focuses on the posts and statements published by Israeli right- and left-wing politicians, journalists and activists. The Israeli New Media Monitor also monitors increasing manifestations of racism in the Israeli society.