Haaretz Faces Backlash Over Publisher's Comments on Israel-Gaza Conflict

Amos Schocken's remarks at a London conference have led to widespread criticism and severed ties with Israeli ministries.

Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken described Israeli actions in Gaza as a 'cruel apartheid regime' and referred to some Palestinians as 'freedom fighters,' sparking controversy.
Following Schocken's comments, several Israeli ministries, including the Interior and Education Ministries, canceled their subscriptions to Haaretz.
Haaretz co-owner Leonid Nevzlin publicly distanced himself from Schocken's remarks, calling them 'appalling and unacceptable.'
Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin is proposing legislation to criminalize calls for international sanctions against Israel, with severe penalties.
The controversy has resulted in a significant number of subscription cancellations and a decline in advertising revenue for Haaretz.