מסכי ברזל – צריכת מידע ומדיה בזמן מלחמת חרבות ברזל

This essay summarizes survey-based research conducted on a representative sample (N = 651) of the adult population (18+) in Israel during the Swords of Iron War. The research focuses on the distribution of information sources for news consumption, changes in information and media consumption in Israel during the war, and a focused examination of information needs during the war. The findings indicate that traditional media channels such as television stations, radio, and news websites maintain their strength during times of crisis and emergency, in contrast to the rise of new social applications and tools adopted following the war, such as Telegram, which are primarily used for updates and a sense of security.