By GREER FAY CASHMAN The Amos 1 communications satellite which was launched in mid- May, 1996 and has served the Israel Broadcasting Authority and its viewers and listeners for just over a decade, is to be replaced on Tuesday by the Amos 3, launched in April 2008.

Text of report in English by Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post website on 17 March [Report by Greer Fay Cashman: "IBA To Stop Shortwave Broadcasts"] Israel Radio's shortwave radio broadcasts in all languages will cease on March 31.

By GREER FAY CASHMAN Night owls who enjoy listening to talk shows on Israel Radio's Reshet Bet may either have to change their sleeping habits or miss out on their favorite programs.

Text of report by Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem

Text of report in English by Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post website on 13 August All radio stations of the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) ceased transmissions at 2.00 p.m. [1100 gmt] Monday [13 August] following an increase in sanctions by the National Union of Israeli Journalists.