The law creating the Israel Broadcasting Authority was passed by the Knesset on 6 June 1965 , with the television channel starting broadcasts on 2 May 1968 . Initially in black and white , colour television was used from 13 January 1982 , although occasional colour transmissions had been made earlier , most notably the Egyptian president 's visit to Israel in 1977 and the Eurovision Song Contest 1979
Eurovision Song Contest 1979
Eurovision Song Contest 1979
Channel 1 (Israel)