A coalition of Israeli media outlets has called on regulators and the Communications Ministry, expressing concerns about the dominance of foreign tech giants in Israel’s media landscape, which they say threatens free speech and the survival of local content.
A unique market
The letter emphasized that Israeli content is a unique product serving small markets with distinct cultural and linguistic characteristics. Unlike foreign tech companies, Israeli media is subject to local regulations, privacy laws, and journalistic ethics. The media outlets argued that preserving Israel’s media infrastructure is crucial to continue producing critical, reliable information, especially during times of crisis, such as the Israel-Hamas War.
