The Haredi journalist appointed as political correspondent for Channel 16
The channel, owned by Ashdod real estate entrepreneur Yitzhak Hadad, was officially launched with a festive ribbon-cutting by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi
Assessment
Channel 16, owned by real estate entrepreneur Yitzchak Haddad, launched with a ribbon cutting by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi. The appointment of a Haredi journalist as political correspondent signals an effort to bring Haredi perspectives into mainstream political coverage. The channel's ownership and staffing choices will shape its editorial direction.