ABSTRACT
Despite its small population and territory, absorption of 2 million immigrants, and the constant burden of national security, Israel has been able to support, develop, and maintain a flourishing, diversified, and free media. Israelis are probably the largest consumers of news in the world. Israeli society is very dynamic and closely monitors significant events and developments in the ArabIsraeli conflict. The society is also very active and outspoken, and this is both reflected and nourished by the mass media. The print media have always been independent and respected, and in general has been able to adjust to social, economic, and technological challenges and innovations.
