Israel’s TV writers are fighting back against disinformation with comedy.
Earlier this week satirical show “Eretz Nehederet,” the Israeli version of “Saturday Night Live,” broadcast a special featuring a sketch about the BBC’s reporting of a rocket attack on a Gaza hospital.
It follows a number of controversies surrounding the BBC’s reporting on the Israel-Hamas war, which include refusing to describe Hamas as a terrorist organization and admission that their reporting on the Gaza hospital attack wrongly blamed Israel when the culprit was likely a Hamas rocket mis-firing. It also later emerged that as the rocket had landed in the hospital carpark the number of casualities was far lower than originally reported.
In the “Eretz Nehederet” sketch, which has gone viral since the broadcast on Israeli network Keshet 12 on Wednesday evening, Israeli actor Liat Harlev plays a BBC anchor arbitrarily inventing the number of fatalities from the attack.
Earlier this week satirical show “Eretz Nehederet,” the Israeli version of “Saturday Night Live,” broadcast a special featuring a sketch about the BBC’s reporting of a rocket attack on a Gaza hospital.
It follows a number of controversies surrounding the BBC’s reporting on the Israel-Hamas war, which include refusing to describe Hamas as a terrorist organization and admission that their reporting on the Gaza hospital attack wrongly blamed Israel when the culprit was likely a Hamas rocket mis-firing. It also later emerged that as the rocket had landed in the hospital carpark the number of casualities was far lower than originally reported.
In the “Eretz Nehederet” sketch, which has gone viral since the broadcast on Israeli network Keshet 12 on Wednesday evening, Israeli actor Liat Harlev plays a BBC anchor arbitrarily inventing the number of fatalities from the attack.
- 10/27/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
World-premiering in competition at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Israeli espionage thriller “Trust No One” marries the pedigree and primetime polish of past series like “Traitor” and “Valley of Tears” with techno-anxieties tied to the here-and-now – specifically with regards to the security state and modern cyber warfare.
“Israel has become one of the largest global exporters of spy ware,” says co-creator Daniel Amsel. “Only, those technological weapons can undermine democracy and lead to the death of truth. So we wanted to thread those very sensitive topics into an entertaining and fast-paced thriller that deals with the loneliness of leadership and the difficulties of parenthood, among other themes.”
Created by Amsel alongside Ron Leshem (“Euphoria”) and Amit Cohen (“False Flag”), and directed by Ofir Lobel, the nine-part drama follows Itamar (“Fire Dance” award-winner Yehuda Levi), the youngest ever head of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency turned target of a cyber-security leak.
“Israel has become one of the largest global exporters of spy ware,” says co-creator Daniel Amsel. “Only, those technological weapons can undermine democracy and lead to the death of truth. So we wanted to thread those very sensitive topics into an entertaining and fast-paced thriller that deals with the loneliness of leadership and the difficulties of parenthood, among other themes.”
Created by Amsel alongside Ron Leshem (“Euphoria”) and Amit Cohen (“False Flag”), and directed by Ofir Lobel, the nine-part drama follows Itamar (“Fire Dance” award-winner Yehuda Levi), the youngest ever head of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency turned target of a cyber-security leak.
- 6/19/2023
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
After eight years of icy relations between Israel and the U.S. under President Barack Obama, Donald Trump’s arrival in the Holy Land on Monday sparked a media sensation of unparalleled proportions. Israel’s major broadcasters dropped their scheduled programming in favor of wall-to-wall Trump coverage, which began at 6 a.m. and continued well into the wee hours of the night local time. Even the country’s most popular satirical variety show, “Eretz Nehederet,” the only non-news show of the day, dedicated its entire episode to the presidential visit. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” Amit Cotler, a...
- 5/22/2017
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
A year can be a very long time in the gaming world (well, unless you’re Max Payne 3).
With so many big releases sprinkled throughout the calendar, it’s worth cutting the gaming wheat from the bargain basement chaff.
To save your wallet and your time, join us as we run through the best games of 2010.
Best Racer
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
Gran Turismo fans will likely be typing away in the comments section as we speak, but after months of delays and possibly a little too much expectation, it was somewhat inevitable that the racing simulator wouldn’t be able to live up to the hype.
Which is why Need for Speed’s blisteringly fun gameplay roared past the competition and straight into pole position. Burnout meets Mario Kart by way of Grand Theft Auto, it had speed in spades and such a wealth of gameplay options that it dominated its rivals.
With so many big releases sprinkled throughout the calendar, it’s worth cutting the gaming wheat from the bargain basement chaff.
To save your wallet and your time, join us as we run through the best games of 2010.
Best Racer
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
Gran Turismo fans will likely be typing away in the comments section as we speak, but after months of delays and possibly a little too much expectation, it was somewhat inevitable that the racing simulator wouldn’t be able to live up to the hype.
Which is why Need for Speed’s blisteringly fun gameplay roared past the competition and straight into pole position. Burnout meets Mario Kart by way of Grand Theft Auto, it had speed in spades and such a wealth of gameplay options that it dominated its rivals.
- 12/30/2010
- by Matt Risley
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Angry Birds and Pigs have been warring for generations. Is there any hope to stop the carnage? Perhaps some kind of brokered accord that could end the conflict, once and for all? Behold the Angry Birds Peace Treaty, from the Israeli comedy series Eretz Nehederet:
Next up: An intervention with that Rabbit from Peggle. Dude needs to get his gambling problem under control.
Next up: An intervention with that Rabbit from Peggle. Dude needs to get his gambling problem under control.
- 11/22/2010
- by Margaret Lyons
- EW.com - PopWatch
No this isn't a remake of Pier Paolo Pasolini's film folks. This is Sodom had the biggest local opening since Avatar. The slapstick comedy (see trailer) set the record for the most tickets sold for an Israeli movie in it's first weekend. The laugher is made by the cast and crew of Eretz Nehederet (translates into "Wonderful Country" – an SNL-like Israeli TV show). Although most critics tore this film apart, for a summer movie, along with the laughs, it contains an impressive production. Supported by a massive campaign, the film is currently beating out Hollywood films such as Salt, Knight and Day, and even Nolan's Inception. No one expected to find This is Sodom on any awardd list, but the film received 5 nominations for the upcoming Ophirs. Should there be a surprise win at the ceremony, it will probably be an award for the supporting actress, Alma Zak -...
- 8/17/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
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