Israel Broadcasting Authority facts for kids
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| Type | Broadcast radio and television |
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| Country | Israel |
| Availability | National; international |
| Owner | Government of Israel |
| Launch date | 1948 (radio) 1968 (television) |
| Dissolved | 9 May 2017 (regular programming) 13 May 2017 (final television transmission) 14 May 2017 (final radio transmission) |
| Former names | Israel Broadcasting Service (1951–1965) |
| Official website | www.iba.org.il |
| Replaced by | Israeli Broadcasting Corporation |
The Israel Broadcasting Authority (often called the IBA) was Israel's official public TV and radio network. It started from a radio station called Kol Yisrael (which means "Voice of Israel"). This radio station began broadcasting on its own on March 14, 1948.
The group that ran Kol Yisrael changed its name to Israel Broadcasting Service in 1951. Later, a law was passed by the Knesset (Israel's parliament) on June 6, 1965, to create the Israel Broadcasting Authority.
Television broadcasts began on May 2, 1968. Color television started later, on February 23, 1983. However, there were a few times before that when color shows were broadcast. For example, the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 and the visit of the Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1977 were shown in color.
The IBA was supposed to be replaced by a new network called the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (also known as "Kan") on October 1, 2016. But this change was delayed several times. The new service finally started broadcasting on May 15, 2017.
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IBA's TV Channels
The Israel Broadcasting Authority had several TV channels for people to watch.
Channel 1 (Haarutz Ha-Rishon)
- This was the IBA's main TV channel.
- Until the early 1990s, it was the only TV channel in Israel.
- It was known as "Ha-Televizia Ha-israelit" (The Israeli Television).
- During the day, it often showed programs from Israeli Educational TV.
Channel 1 HD
- This was the high-definition (HD) version of Channel 1.
- It offered a clearer picture.
- You could only watch it through paid TV services like Hot (cable) and YES (satellite).
Channel 33
- This channel focused on news and factual programs during the day.
- In the evenings, it became an Arabic-language channel.
IBA's Radio Stations
Kol Yisrael ("The Voice of Israel") was the name for all of IBA's radio networks, including its international service.
Reshet Aleph
- This was a general radio station.
Reshet Bet
- This station was very popular for its news, current events, and talk shows.
Reshet Gimmel
- This radio station was dedicated to playing and promoting Israeli music.
Reshet Dalet
- This was a radio station in Arabic.
- It played a mix of talk shows and mostly classical Arabic music.
Reka (Reshet Klitat 'Aliya')
- This radio station was made for new immigrants coming to Israel.
- It broadcast in 13 different languages, mostly Russian.
- It used to be called "Kol Zion La-Golah" ("Voice of Israel abroad") and Reshet Heh.
88FM
- This station played 'quality music'.
- It featured adult contemporary, jazz, classic rock, alternative, progressive rock, and world music.
- It operated from 1995 to 2017.
Kol Ha-Musika
- This station, whose name means "The Voice of Music," was dedicated to Classical music.
Moreshet
- This radio station focused on tradition and culture.
Images for kids
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The Kol Yisrael building on Heleni Hamalka Street in Jerusalem.
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The IBA headquarters in Romema, Jerusalem (January 2016).
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The HD control room for IBA's Television Channel 1.
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Kobi Barkai reading the hourly news cast in Kol Yisrael studios.
See also
In Spanish: Autoridad de Radiodifusión de Israel para niños
