Background
Carmela Menashe is the daughter of Iraqi Jewish immigrants.
Carmela Menashe is the daughter of Iraqi Jewish immigrants.
She holds a master"s degree in history of the Jewish People from Tel Aviv University. She served in the Israel Defense Forces Paratroopers Brigade. She has one daughter, Ella, whom she raised as a single mother.
In 1974, Menashe started working at Kol Yisrael as a secretary.
After graduating from a correspondents course, she was appointed the editor of the "Tzivei Keshset" radio program Since 1994 she has also served as the director of military reporters at Kol Yisrael.
Menashe was the first female Israeli broadcaster to become a military correspondent.
Sokolov Award for her exposés and activities. Bnot Brit award for outstanding contribution to society security. Israel Broadcasting Authority"s Ilan Roe Award presented by the Chief Executive Officer. Movement for Quality Government in Israel award. In 2008, the Ometz - citizens for proper government and social and judicial justice award. In 2010, the EMET prize for excellence in academic and professional achievements in the arts, science and culture. In 2014, Menashe was chosen to light at torch at the Israel Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl.
