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What would sanctioning Haaretz mean for press freedom in Israel?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Nov 26, 2024 • 24m

Another attack on the media in Israel. The Benjamin Netanyahu government plans to sanction the country's oldest newspaper. Haaretz is accused of hurting the state through its critical coverage of the war on Gaza. So what does this mean for press freedom in Israel?

In this episode:

  • Akiva Eldar, Former Haaretz Editorial Board Member. 
  • Tim Dawson, Deputy Secretary General, International Federation of Journalists.
  • Dan Perry, Former Chair, Foreign Press Association of Israel. 

 Host: Tom McRae

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