Sharon Gal Resigns From i24NEWS and Returns to Channel 14

A major shake-up in Israeli television as prominent journalist and anchor Sharon Gal has resigned from i24NEWS and is expected to return to Channel 14, where he previously worked. The surprising move comes after roughly a year and nine months of hosting his current affairs program on the network, and just days before the upcoming Knesset elections. Only two days ago, Gal hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his studio.

A Dramatic Return After Legal Battles

His return to Channel 14 is particularly striking given the complex history and public disputes between the parties. Back in February 2025, the channel filed a 1.9 million shekel lawsuit against Gal, alleging that he breached his employment contract when he defected to a rival network. Now, following the heavily publicized fallout, Gal is making the journey back.

Gal began his career as a news reporter for Channel 10 and gained widespread recognition for creating and hosting the financial program "Night Economy." He later moved to Reshet 13 before joining Channel 14 in February 2023 as co-anchor of the main evening edition alongside Megi Tedi.

Career Moves and Contract Disputes

In the spring of 2024, Gal announced a move back to Reshet 13, but Channel 14 refused to release him, citing an active contract. Following negotiations, it was decided he would remain at the network with his own 7:00 PM time slot and significantly improved compensation. However, by January 2025, Gal departed once again to join i24NEWS, prompting Channel 14 to file a labor court lawsuit in Tel Aviv over alleged contract breaches.

At this stage, the exact terms of the settlement regarding the ongoing lawsuit or his new role at Channel 14 have not been fully detailed, but the timing ahead of the election broadcasts places his return firmly at the center of the media spotlight.