The protests of mostly Ethiopian Israelis in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem turned violent after police tried to open the streets being blocked by the protesters. Several police officers and protesters were injured during the clashes which erupted when video emerged of an Ethiopian Israeli IDF soldier beaten by police. Angry Ethiopians charged police with brutality and racism against […]
Read MoreIn the wake of the devastation in Nepal, MediaCentral is holding a conference call with senior IDF officers from the Israeli humanitarian aid mission to Nepal. Our two speakers will be sharing their experiences with the media for the first time. Journalists will have the chance to ask questions as well. According to recent media […]
Read MoreThe recent victory of Hamas in student union elections at Birzeit University – often an indication of trends in Palestinian politics – is seen by many as reflecting a growing popularity of the Islamist movement over Fatah, the primary actor in the PLO which runs the Palestinian Authority. Walid Salem, a leading community and democracy […]
Read MoreA festive send-off for Aryeh Green, founder and former manager of MediaCentral, as he transitions into new role after 8 years of hard work. Stories, highlights, and lots of wine and snacks to be had at a special and open event at MediaCentral office!
Read MoreEven if an interim framework agreement is announced tomorrow, man issues emerge from the Iran nuclear talks. What challenges is the West facing in reaching a deal? How will it influence Iran and the region around it? Why is Israel opposing the deal so strongly, what diplomatic, political and strategic tools are still available to Israel? Dr […]
Read MoreElection precincts close at 10 pm, after which a frenzy of exit polls provide the media with fodder for their predictions on the outcome. By the next morning, sufficient official results are publicized to begin to draw reasonable conclusions. But it’s still a bit confusing – which parties may combine with which? Which parties will […]
Read MoreJoin one of Israel’s leading political analysts an advisors for an insider’s look at the parties’ campaigns & messages, successes and failures, the impact of social media, expectations for election day, and more. Known for his assertive style, Motti Morell has been working political campaigns for over 30 years, with candidates from across the political spectrum – […]
Read MoreAs part of MediaCentral’s coming elections series, we will talk to the leading members of the newly-united Arab parties and others, and see how they see their part in the next government.
Read MoreMediaCentral is pleased to invite you to join the 3rd in our election series: Elections 2015 – Meet the Candidates A Panel Discussion at the Waldorf Astoria in Jerusalem with Dep. Minister Tzachi Hanegbi (Likud) MK Hilik Bar (Labor/Livni) Dr Michael Oren (Kulanu) MK Dov Lipman (Yesh Atid) Tuesday, February 10, 12pm This panel of candidates from […]
Read MoreHaredi strictly-Orthodox women – traditionally excluded from public and political life – have formed their own party to run in Israel’s upcoming elections. “U’Bezchutan [By Their Own Merit]: Haredi Women Making Change,” is the first political party specifically for Haredi women. Founder and social activist Ruth Colian describes the party, under whose banner she will run, […]
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