Contrasts of Technology and Public Supervision in Israel’s Media Policy

The media in Israel are unique in that, they are constrained by many contrasts. Israel is known as a "startup nation", but the role of the government in the media is still superior to all other forces. The media enjoys freedom of speech, but not in all that involves security issues. Broadcasting is privately-operated, but also under strict public supervision and all channels is obligated to transmit local production. The research examines changes in media policy in Israel – as a way to understand how social, political and economic forces, react to the technology. The aim of the research is to understand the contrasts between technology and local forces, and the impact of globalization on technological advancement. The paper claims that, the Israeli case can be a model to understand changes in media policy elsewhere, and examine how countries can bridge the gap between technology and social development, including the reaction of traditional media and the political establishment to technology.