Who they are
Karhi was born in 1982, qualified as an accountant and holds a doctorate in industrial engineering and management. He lectured at Bar-Ilan University before entering the Knesset in 2019. He has been communications minister since December 2022, and the broadcasting law that replaces the sector's regulators passed in July 2026.
Positions and record
Public broadcasting: Says there is no place for broadcasting funded out of the public purse.
Media regulation: Passed a law abolishing the Second Authority and the Cable and Satellite Council.
Foreign press: Backed closing Al Jazeera's Israeli operations, calling it a propaganda platform.
Gaza: Argued at a 2024 conference for renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty linePro-settlement, no Palestinian state; annexation deferred
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineBacks the Trump plan on Israel's terms: disarm Hamas first
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated arrangement with Haredi allies
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineAdvance override and appointments reform
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineFree-market in name; raised VAT, grew coalition funds
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineWants the core-studies rule kept, but never used to cut funding
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineStatus quo with religious partners
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineNation-State Law, Jewish self-determination only
Equal citizenshipJewish national state