Key Facts
Type
Organization
Sector
media
Industry
newspaper publishing
Status
Draft
Country
Israel
Headquarters
Not specified
Founded
Not specified
Dissolved
Active
Also Known As
No alternate names
Tags
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Overall Confidence
95%
Internal Notes
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Key Information
Leadership
No leadership added
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About
Israel Hayom is Israel's largest-circulation daily newspaper, a widely circulated Hebrew-language free daily publication founded in 2007 by Sheldon Adelson. Owned by the Adelson family, who are its primary shareholders, it is known for its free distribution and strong right-leaning editorial stance supportive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party, making it influential in Israeli right-wing discourse. It is widely regarded as a key platform for pro-Netanyahu messaging, often seen as aligned with his views, and provides favorable coverage to coalition partners. The newspaper is noted for its close ties to political figures, with coverage focusing on national security.
Key Relationships
Yaakov Amidror
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Amidror has served as a panelist on Israel Hayom TV discussions about national security and regional conflicts.
Since 2014
Efraim Inbar
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Inbar regularly contributes op-eds and analyses to Israel Hayom, shaping domestic discourse on national security and aligning with the paper's pro-government perspective.
Sheldon Adelson
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Adelson's ownership of Israel Hayom effectively served as a front to bolster Netanyahu's image and policies, distributing the paper for free to maximize reach and suppress criticism.
Since 2007
Zalman Shoval
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Israel Hayom frequently covers Likud figures like Shoval, including his advisory appointment and foreign policy views.
Israel Innovation Authority
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Israel Hayom reports on IIA's contributions to economic growth and tech exports, often in context of government achievements.
Since 2015
Recent Events
Acquired: Miriam Adelson → Israel Hayom
Miriam Adelson personally acquired and owns Israel Hayom since 2007, funding the newspaper and reportedly subsidizing annual losses exceeding $50 million. She transformed it into a major political tool criticized for biasing elections in favor of Likud.
1/1/2007