Israeli Government Cuts Ties with Haaretz Over Critical Coverage
The Netanyahu administration halts government advertising and subscriptions to Haaretz, citing publisher's remarks and the paper's criticism of state policies.
- Israel's cabinet unanimously approved sanctions against Haaretz, including ending government advertisements and subscriptions to the newspaper.
- Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi justified the move by citing publisher Amos Schocken's comments referring to Palestinian 'freedom fighters' and calling for international sanctions on Israeli leaders.
- Haaretz has condemned the decision as an attack on press freedom, likening it to actions by authoritarian regimes and warning of threats to Israeli democracy.
- The government’s action follows Haaretz's critical reporting on the war in Gaza, alleged military abuses, and its support for a ceasefire to secure the release of hostages.
- International journalists and press freedom advocates have criticized the sanctions, viewing them as part of a broader pattern of media suppression under Netanyahu’s government.
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