Shlomo Karhi
Israel
Likud
Minister of Communications
government
Shlomo Karhi is an Israeli politician and Knesset member from the Likud party, serving as Israel’s Minister of Communications.
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Aug 21, 2026
Center
The communications minister attacked Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana after the High Court struck down the closure of Galei Tzahal, demanding a vote to ignore the ruling.
Yesh Atid condemns Karhi's push to defy the court as an assault on democratic checks, and sees the intra-Likud spat as further evidence of coalition instability.
Jul 17, 2026
Center
Sponsored the law allowing gender segregation in higher education, which passed its final vote.
Yesh Atid sees Karhi as an architect of legislation that marginalizes women and damages academic freedom.
Jul 7, 2026
Center
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi pushed through the controversial media reform law despite opposition from coalition partners like United Torah Judaism.
He is advancing a power grab over the media, undermining judicial oversight and democratic checks against government interference.
Jul 7, 2026
Far Right
His communications reform bill is being blocked by UTJ, putting the legislation at risk.
His reform is a key legislative priority for the right; Religious Zionism supports efforts to reduce media bias and expand conservative influence.
Jul 6, 2026
Center
Communications minister harshly criticized the High Court after the government decided to ignore its Second Authority ruling.
Yesh Atid condemns Karhi's rhetoric as incitement against the judiciary and the rule of law.