Channel 8 (Israel)
Channel 8 is an Israeli television channel operated by the cable television company HOT. The channel commenced broadcasting in April 1992 and their content was initially produced by I.C.P. From 1996 to 2012, production was managed by Noga Communications, after ICP was forced to withdraw the direct control of channels 5, 6 and 8. Since the end of December 2012, the channel's content has been produced by Slutsky Afiki Communication.
The channel features a diverse range of content, including original and foreign documentaries, cultural programs, science, nature, history, environmental quality, sociology, and art. Channel 8 define themselves as a documentary channel.
Content
In its early years, the channel primarily broadcast content acquired from the Discovery Channel, following an agreement between Discovery and Tevel.The channel features a variety of original programs, including "Blonde" by Orna Ben Dor and "Bulldog" by Mickey Rosenthal, followed by Guy Maroz. Daily broadcasts include "Hadashot Hamada" hosted by Tal Berman, and "The Owls".
The channel also features movies such as 5 Broken Cameras, Arna's Children, Waltz with Bashir and others.