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.
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."
Israeli government votes to boycott Haaretz
The Israeli parliament on Sunday unanimously agreed to sanction Haaretz, the country's oldest newspaper, citing its critical coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Why it matters: Press-freedom advocates slammed the move,
Gov’t says it is cutting all ties with the ‘Haaretz’ newspaper
This decision came "in light of the recent statements by the publisher of ‘Haaretz’, Amos Schocken, who expressed support for terrorism and called for sanctions against the government".
Government says it’s severing ties with Haaretz after publisher called terrorists ‘freedom fighters’
In response to recent comments made by Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken referring to Palestinian terrorists as “freedom fighters,” the government announces that it is severing all ties with the left-wing newspaper.
Haaretz points to ‘bid to silence’ as Netanyahu govt votes to sanction Israel’s oldest paper
This comes weeks after Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken drew flak from pro-government voices for his reference to Palestinian “freedom fighters” during a speech at the outlet’s event in London last month. Schocken had also called for international sanctions on Israeli leaders as the only way to force the government to change course.
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.
Israeli daily Haaretz faces govt boycott over pro-Palestine speech
Leading Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Sunday that government agencies plan to cease communications and withdraw advertisements from its
CPJ Calls On Israel To Lift Government Boycott Of Haaretz Newspaper
YouTube ScreenshotsWikimedia Commons New York, November 25, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Israel to end its sanctions against Israel’s Haaretz newspaper — the latest in the government’s efforts to stifle independent reporting of its war in Gaza.
Israeli newspaper facing government boycott over pro-Palestine speech
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz on Sunday said that government agencies are to end communications with its editorial office or place adverts in the outlet following its criticism of Israel's conflict in Gaza.
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Netanyahu govt faces backlash for boycott of Haaretz, Israel’s oldest daily, over Gaza war coverage
Haaretz has long been in crosshairs of Netanyahu govt for its critical coverage of domestic issues and most recently the ...
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 ...
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Can Israel navigate dissenting voices without undermining democracy? – editorial
This is one of its greatest strengths of being the only democracy in a region often characterized by media repression.
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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 ...