Nurit Canetti

Nurit Canetti is the chief editor of the leading daily news talk show "What's Cooking?'' on Israel's Army Radio and an anchor on the "Security Zone" news program. Previously, Canetti served as police and social affairs reporter for Israeli public radio and education reporter for Channel 10. A lawyer and one of the founders and leaders of the Israeli Press Organization, Canetti holds academic degrees in literature, history and law, as well as a master's degree in public policy.

Israel | Aug 19, 2016

Why are so few Arabs interviewed on Israeli TV?

Published ratings tracking the number of Israeli Arab interviewees on Israeli TV has got the media's attention.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen on monitors before the evening news bulletin at Channel 10's control room in Jerusalem November 18, 2015. Critics say Netanyahu, known as "Bibi," is hitting the wrong note when it comes to the media, weakening press freedom and holding sway over TV broadcasters in a country that bills itself as the Middle East's only true democracy. Picture taken November 18, 2015. To match Insight ISRAEL-NETANYAHU/MEDIA REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun - RTX1VG1F

Israel | Jun 1, 2016

When books become issue of Israeli populism

Instead of protecting writers, Israeli Culture Minister Miri Regev chooses to advocate cheap book prices.

Israel | May 27, 2016

How Israeli soldiers became 'children of the nation'

More Israelis are determined to protect IDF soldiers' lives at any cost, an attitude that has had major repercussions for Israeli military operations despite the better judgment of its commanders.

Israel | Apr 21, 2016

How Orthodox Israelis are battling sexual harassment

For more than a decade, a unique Israeli forum composed of religious leaders, legal experts and mental health workers has quietly dealt with allegations of sexual misconduct.

Israel | Apr 7, 2016

Tourism blooms in Israel's Arava desert

After the fall of the ruble and a crisis in the pepper market, farmers in the Arava desert region are playing host to a fledgling tourism industry.

Israel | Feb 23, 2016

Can Israel separate politics, education?

Parents and educators are concerned about Education Minister Naftali Bennett integrating values of Judaism and nationalism into the education system, at the expense of tolerance and dialogue.

Israeli elementary school students stand near the entrance to a bomb shelter during a nationwide emergency drill simulating a rocket attack, in Jerusalem June 2, 2015. Israel launched a five-day annual home front defence exercise on Sunday, preparing soldiers and civilians for missile attacks. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun - RTR4YGUV

Israel | Jan 19, 2016

Israelis open homes, kitchens for unique dining experience

The EatWith dining concept offers both tourists and local Israelis an intimate culinary experience in a variety of private homes.

Israel | Dec 29, 2015

How these Israelis gave the biggest gift of all

The ultra-Orthodox organization Matnat Chaim (Gift of Life) encourages religious Jews to donate their kidneys to strangers.

A surgical team prepares Adam Abernathy for surgery to receive a donated kidney as part of a five-way organ transplant swap in New York, August 1, 2012. Abernathy's partner David Ferguson donated a kidney for transplant to a stranger while at the same time someone donated a kidney to Abernathy as part of chain of kidney donations that allowed five people to receive a transplanted kidney of a two day period. The health dangers for kidney donors is believed to be low. The risk of death from the surgery is 1 i

Israel | Dec 2, 2015

The radicalization of Israel

The extremist discourse between the political right and the left has drowned out the Israeli mainstream.

Naftali Bennett, head of the Beit Yehudi (Jewish Home) party, campaigns at a bar in the southern city of Ashdod December 27, 2012. A Palestinian state would be suicide for Israel, says Bennett, a high-tech millionaire who heads a far-right party whose popularity has been the surprise of the country's election campaign. Picture taken December 27, 2012. To match Interview story ISRAEL-ELECTION/BENNETT REUTERS/Amir Cohen (ISRAEL - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR3C8SR

Palestine | Oct 26, 2015

Jewish-Muslim couples tell their stories

Two mixed Jewish-Muslim couples, one residing in Jaffa and another in Umm al-Fahm, talk to Al-Monitor about how the current unrest is complicating their already cautious lives.