Kol Ha'irKol Ha'ir is a local Hebrew-language weekly published in Jerusalem.HistoryKol Ha'ir has been published by the Schocken Group since 1978, setting the stage for the founding of local newspapers in other cities throughout Israel. Since its inception, the paper has maintained an independent editorial board despite its association with Haaretz. It was launched by Amos Schocken, whose father, Gershom Schocken, was then editor in chief of Haaretz.