Channel 2

Channel 2, alsoknown as Channel 2 News, is an Israeli television news broadcaster headquartered in Israel.
It provides news programming that covers domestic and international events for viewers in the country.
The channel operates as part of Israel's broadcast media landscape, delivering regular newscasts, analysis, and special reports.
Its core service is the transmission of news content via television platforms.

While specific audience size or market share figures are not supplied in the source material, the channel serves viewers in Israel.
Its programming is intended for Hebrew‑speaking audiences across the country.
The channel’s coverage includes topics such as politics, security, culture, and social issues that are relevant to Israeli society.

Channel 2 News is recognized for its role in delivering timely news updates and has been mentioned in media reports concerning broadcast security incidents.
Notably, in November 2016 the channel experienced a broadcast intrusion during its evening programming, where unauthorized content replaced the regular feed.
The intrusion featured a 30‑second clip showing Muslim holy sites, Quranic verses, and the Islamic call to prayer accompanied by Hebrew messages referencing divine punishment and wildfires.
The incident was acknowledged by the channel through a social media statement confirming the hack and noting that normal operations resumed after the interruption.

The timing of the hack coincided with parliamentary deliberations on a controversial bill seeking to ban amplified Adhan recitations, a proposal that had drawn criticism from Muslim communities.
Additionally, the content of the intrusion referenced recent wildfires that had displaced residents in Israel, suggesting a link between the attackers’ message and contemporary events.
The channel’s confirmation of the hack via social media highlighted its responsiveness to the breach.

The source material does not specify ownership, parent company, or subsidiary relationships for Channel 2 News.
Therefore, no ownership details can be stated based on the available information.
The channel’s headquarters are located in Israel, as indicated in the organisational context.