Person
Michael Shemesh
Who is this
Michael Shemesh is an Israeli journalist and political commentator. Born into an Ultra-Orthodox family in Bnei Brak, he began his media career at age 16 working for the Haredi radio station Kol Barama. He later served in Army Radio as a Knesset and Jerusalem affairs reporter before joining the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation as a political reporter. In May 2026, he moved to Channel 13 News to serve as a political reporter and analyst.
In the news: Reported on potential post-election coalition scenarios and criticized the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation's management regarding a requested apology from journalist Ayala Hasson.
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