Channel 8

Channel 8 (branded as HOT8; formerly known as the Science Channel (ערוץ המדע) and the Culture, Science and Nature Channel (ערוץ תרבות, מדע וטבע) is an Israeli television channel operated by the cable television company HOT. The channel commenced broadcasting in April 1992 and their content was initially produced by I.C.P (The Cable Content Company). From 1996 to 2012, production was managed by Noga Communications, after ICP was forced to withdraw the direct control of channels 5, 6 and 8. Since the end of December 2012, the channel's content has been produced by Slutsky Afiki Communication (סלוצקי אפיקי תקשורת). The channel features a diverse range of content, including original and foreign documentaries, cultural programs, science, nature, history, environmental quality, sociology, and art. Channel 8 define themselves as a documentary channel.