Israel, Haaretz

What does government boycott of Haaretz mean for press freedom in Israel?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet approves proposal to sanction the country’s oldest newspaper.
Opinion
Israel’s boycott of Haaretz is straight out of the authoritarian playbook
Israel's sanctions against Haaretz, along with its jailing of journalists, are a threat to democracy,right out of the authoritarian playbook.
Haaretz Banned from State Ads Following Israeli Government Order
In a dramatic decision, the Israeli government has severed ties with the influential newspaper Haaretz. State-funded institutions are now banned from advertising in or communicating with the publication.
Israel sanctions Haaretz due to articles that ‘hurt’ Israeli state
The Haaretz news outlet called the decision ‘another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli democracy’.
Israeli Government Cuts Ties with Haaretz Over Publisher's Remarks
The Israeli government cut ties with Haaretz, citing controversial remarks by its publisher about Palestinian "freedom fighters."
Cabinet Severs Advertising Ties with Haaretz over Publisher’s Anti-Israel Positions
“The government hereby declares its intention to sever all advertising ties with the Haaretz newspaper and calls on all of its branches, ministries, and bodies, as well as any government corporation or entities funded by it, not to contact Haaretz in any way and not to publish any advertising in it,” the proposed resolution stated.
A Look At Israel's Crackdown On Media As It Sanctions Haaretz
Since October 7, press freedom in Israel has faced increasing restrictions, including banning articles, anti-press rhetoric from officials, alleged attempts to control news outlets, and attacks on reporters.
Israeli cabinet sanctions country’s oldest newspaper over critical coverage and publisher’s comments
Israel’s cabinet unanimously voted to sanction the nation’s oldest newspaper, Haaretz, on Sunday citing its critical coverage of the war following the October 7 Hamas attacks and comments by the outlet’s publisher calling for sanctions on senior government officials.
Israeli govt orders boycott of left-leaning newspaper ‘Haaretz’
Israel’s government has directed officials and state-funded entities to cease all engagement with Haaretz, the country’s leading left-leaning newspaper, and to stop government advertising on its platforms.
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Netanyahu govt faces backlash for boycott of Haaretz, Israel’s oldest daily, over Gaza war coverage
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Israel moves toward ceasefire deal with Hezbollah: reports
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Can Israel navigate dissenting voices without undermining democracy? – editorial
To embrace true democracy is to accept the discomfort of dissenting voices. Labeling this editorial choice as distasteful is ...
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Ministers back bill to privatize Kan public broadcaster, call for Haaretz boycott
Opponents say ministers' push to shutter Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation within 2 years would 'severely harm freedom ...