Netali Shem Tov
Netali Shem Tov | |
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| נטעלי שם טוב | |
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| Born | 29 June 1983 Kiryat Shmona, Israel |
| Party | Amcha Yisrael |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Open University of Israel Tel Aviv University |
Netali Shem Tov (Hebrew: נטעלי שם טוב) is an Israeli newscaster and politician, where she once worked for Channel 13 and later entered politics by joining Amcha Yisrael.
Early life
[edit]Netali Shem Tov was born in Kiryat Shmona and raised in Metula. She completed her military service in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, and was discharged with the rank of captain. She graduated with honors with a BA in communications from the Open University of Israel and then a MA with honors in political communications from Tel Aviv University. [1]
Career
[edit]Journalism
[edit]In October 2020, Shem Tov made a news report revealing an incident where a female IDF soldier was denied participation in a workshop due to an allegedly inappropriate image on Whatsapp. The IDF later announced the approval of the workshop for the soldier.[2]
In 2023, she began working at Channel 13 as a news program host.[3]
In April 2025, Shem Tov participated in an Independence Day ceremony in Mount Herzl, with former hostage Eli Sharabi also in attendance.[4]
In September 2025, Shem Tov was fired from her position in Channel 13 following mutual allegations of abuse between her and the news company.[5][6] After she filed a lawsuit against the company, Shem Tov later alleged that the company agreed to a settlement of 3.5 million shekels, although the company denied this claim.[7]
On 13 May 2026, Shem Tov attended a national conference hosted by president Isaac Herzog which aimed to "rebuild trust" and "strengthen social cohesion" amidst internal division in the country.[8]
Politics
[edit]On 25 August 2026, Amcha Yisrael was officially launched with Shem Tov announced as a member on the party list ahead of the 2026 election.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Shem Tov lives in Metula with her spouse and two children.[1]
In August 2025, Shem Tov revealed that burglars broke into her house one night.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "הנבחרת שלנו" [Our Team] (in Hebrew). Amcha Yisrael.
- ↑ Shem Tov, Netali (25 October 2020). "המפקדת לחיילת: "התמונה שלך בוואטסאפ חושפנית, לא תוכלי להשתתף בקורס"" [The commander to the soldier: "Your picture on WhatsApp is revealing, you will not be able to participate in the course"] (in Hebrew). Mako.
- ↑ "נטעלי שם טוב" [Netali Shem Tov]. Channel 13.
- ↑ "Israeli singers reject Miri Regev's request to participate in torch ceremony". the Jerusalem Post. 21 April 2025.
- ↑ Boker, Ran (28 September 2025). "סכסוך חריף בין נטע-לי שם טוב לחדשות 13: "התעמרו בי"; "העובדים דווקא התלוננו עליה"" [A sharp conflict between Neta-Li Shem Tov and Hadashot 13: "I was abused"; "The employees actually complained about her"] (in Hebrew). Ynet.
- ↑ "התעמרויות בע"מ" [Abuse Ltd.] (in Hebrew). HaAyin HaShevi'it. 27 September 2025.
- ↑ "פרשת נטעלי שם טוב: ההודעה שגרמה לפיצוץ ההסכם עם חדשות 13" [Neteli Shem Tov Affair: The Announcement That Caused the Explosion of the Agreement with News 13] (in Hebrew). Mako. 7 September 2026.
- ↑ "Herzog warns Israel's greatest internal threat is growing division at 'Time to Talk' conference". The Jerusalem Post. 13 May 2026.
- ↑ "Amcha Israel: Ofer Winter lanuches a new right-wing party with Yoseph". i24 News. 25 August 2026.
- ↑ "כתבת החדשות חושפת תקרית מפחידה שחוותה: "הוא לקח את הארנקים"" [News reporter reveals terrifying incident she experienced: "He took the wallets"] (in Hebrew). Channel 13.