B’Ivrit | A Surprisingly Cool Reception in the Israeli Media to the Lebanon Cease-Fire Deal
Press coverage was peppered with skepticism and suspicion.
Press coverage was peppered with skepticism and suspicion.
U.S. elections are big news across the world. It’s hard to think of any nation that won’t be impacted by the outcome.
Days before an official announcement by the Israeli army, rumors spread that the bodies of six hostages were recovered from Gaza. Doing their best to report accurately and ethically, Israeli media sources are bound to adhere to strict military censorship guidelines.
After the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fouad Shukur, Israelis express a mix anxiety and pride, as well as frustration over foiled travel plans.
With trust in the government, military and other institutions at an all-time low, the Israeli media has stepped in to provide Israelis with a common narrative.
In Israel, testimonies from Gaza only make it to prime-time news if they’re coupled with criticism of Hamas.