PBS' Judy Woodruff Apologizes for False Trump-Israel Ceasefire Claim
Woodruff admitted her mistake after incorrectly stating that Trump urged Netanyahu to delay a ceasefire deal for political gain.
- Woodruff based her comments on reports from Axios and Reuters, which were later denied by both Trump and Netanyahu.
- The Israeli Prime Minister's office called Woodruff's statements a 'complete lie.'
- Woodruff issued a public apology, clarifying that her remarks were not based on her original reporting.
- The erroneous claim was made during live coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
- Critics have called for greater accountability in journalistic standards.