Channel 33 (Hebrew: ערוץ 33) was an Israeli Arabic-language free-to-air television channel, operated by the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), which was primarily designated for Arabic-speaking viewers. It was replaced by Makan 33, the Arabic channel of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (branded as Kan), in May 2017.
Channel 3[]
1994-1998[]
The channel was launched on 22 February 1994 as a result of the Israeli–Palestinian peace process. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin decided to create a government-operated Arabic satellite channel that targeting to the Arab viewers of the country. At launch, the channel began to relay broadcasts from the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.
Channel 33[]
1998–20??[]
In early 1998, due to the low viewership, the channel was rebranded to Channel 33 to attract more viewers, with the slogan 'Channel 33 - Much more interesting!'. The channel was broadcast on channel number 33 on Israeli cable platforms.
20??–2017[]
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Channel 33 |
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| Television Channel 1 (HD) | Channel 33 | IETV 1 | Knesset Channel | IBA Arabic Channel Newscast: Mabat LaHadashot Radio Online  |
| Television channels Hebrew: Kan 11 (HD) | Kan Hinuchit | Arabic: Makan 33 Newscast: Kan Hadashot | Makan News Radio stations Other Former labels  |