Media

Media ‘Hate Affair’ with Netanyahu

Netanyahu’s multi-million libel suit on the Bibi-tours reportage is only the latest chapter in a long history of media hate for the Prime Minister.

Near-Complete Media Blackout on NIF-Judge Scandal

Israel press silences scoop on Judge Ruth Ronen, who made a political decision when she should have recused herself.

A Gaza Sob Story – and the Truth

A foreign news agency features a sob story about Gazans forced to buy used clothes because of Israeli restrictions. One problem: there are none.

Jewish Family Massacred? Not Big News for World

BBC, CNN - even Fox news do not seem to think that the massacre of a Jewish family is particularly newsworthy.

Oprah Winfrey Denies Report She'll Take Her Show to Egypt

Popular television talk show host Oprah Winfrey denies she will take her show on the road to Egypt's Tahrir Square.

Film on Israeli School Wins Oscar

A film about an Israeli school, “Strangers No More,” wins at the Oscars. Several other Jews, including Israelis, among the winners.

If a Mob Screams 'Jew, Jew!' in a Cairo Square, Do MSM Hear It?

Diana West: Mainstream media didn't hear the shouts during the brutal assault of Lara Logan in Cairo, nor did they report the assault for days.

Egyptian Media Outlets Regret Supporting Mubarak

Government media in Egypt, which supported Mubarak during revolution, now supports the people. One paper issued an apology this week.

Egyptian Mob Attacked even Anti-Israel Reporters

Even those reporters critical of Israel and America were targeted by mobs in Egypt last week. Christine Amanpour among the victims.

Hamas’s False Charges of IDF Attack Fail to Convince Media

Media may finally be fed up with constant Hamas charges of IDF attacks that never happened. Hamas claims “artillery fire” killed one man.

Army Radio Presenters Show Bias, Slam Jewish Jerusalem Building

Left-wing Army Radio presenters upset listeners by opposing a construction project for Jews in Israel's capital.

Bias in TIME Magazine Pointed Out Again

"Time and its Jerusalem Bureau Chief are making a habit of defaming Israel." So writes Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America.

"Incitement" Video Leads to More Incitement; Source Unclear

Media rushed to incite against all nationalists for a film supposedly inciting to kill. Email to Arutz Sheva said it was made by a citizens group.

Media Parrots Hamas Line on Cast Lead Anniversary

The mainstream media repeats Hamas' claims regarding Cast Lead casualties on the second anniversary of the counter-terror operation.

Kuwaiti Gov't Shuts Down Al Jazeera News Office

Pan-Arab satellite news network accused of “meddling in the internal affairs” of the country after it covered a protest.

Israeli PR Offensive in US Media

A senior Israeli minister and deputy minister write in major US media as part of a diplomatic offense to prove the PA is the obstacle to peace.

Arab NGO Disrupts Panel at Annual Israeli Media Conference

Participants at annual Israel Media Conference contended with Arab NGO that planted anti-Zionist hecklers at sessions.

The Man Who Put the BBC 'In its Place'

Sick and tired of the network's nasty take on Israel, UK Attorney Trevor Asserson studies BBC stories for examples of bias against Israel.

Freedom of the Press? PA Bans Israeli Press-Liaison Groups

Foreign Press Association to examine PA's recent statement that journalists are 'not welcome' if visiting under auspices of Israeli groups.

No More Facebook on IDF Bases

The IDF will reportedly block soldiers from access to social media and email accounts on the Internet in offices on military bases in Israel.

CBS News Reporter Aims at Jerusalem's City of David

On '60 Minutes,' Lesley Stahl strives to delegitimize the presence of Jews in the City of David and cast doubt on an archaeological dig ther

IDF Video: Don't Worry, We're Safeguarding Arab Olive Harvest

IDF soldiers sent to guard Arab farmers. Jews: We're the ones who need protection.

New Site to Counter 'Olive Harvest' Libel

Tired of libelous anti-Israeli reports during the annual olive harvest, Samaria residents create a website to show their side of the story.

Lose-Lose: Brit Paper Slams Israel for Easing Gaza Closure

After demanding that Israel ease its closure on Gaza, the London Independent finds that this move, too, hurts Gazans.

Media Watchdog: Punish Journalists from Shiloach Rock Ambush

Media monitoring group says video of incident shows press were 'an active part' of the event and wants their press cards suspended.

Video: Arab Rock-Throwing Boy Hurt by Victim's Car

An Arab youth ran in front of a Jewish man's car while throwing rocks in front of photographers, and was hit. The Jew was detained.

City of Ariel Unconcerned by U.S. Media Attack

Several U.S. papers try to shake Ariel's “consensus” status. Ariel officials say reports misrepresent the situation.

Wikipedia Battle Intensifies as PA Joins the Fray

PA journalists plan to join the 'Wikipedia War' following first Zionist editing course.

'Time' is Biased Against Israel

IDF Commandos Face Off Against US Navy SEALs on TV

An American television program pits the Navy SEALs against Israeli commandos this week in the season finale of Spike TV's “Deadliest Warrior.”

End of Paper's 30 Year Reign? Yisrael Hayom Squeaks By Yediot

Survey shows Yisrael Hayom with 35% public exposure, just more than anti-Netanyahu Yediot Acharonot, which has led the paper pack for 30 years.

PR Experts Suggest Pro-Hareidi Campaign

Experts in the fields of advertising and public relations suggest an image overhaul for Israel's hareidi-religious community.

Internet Guru: "We Now Have a Chance to Get The Message Out"

Social network and Internet "Guru" Jeff Pulver: "For the first time in history we have a chance to get the message out"

British Media Prefer Russian Spies Over Israeli Ones?

In British media's eyes, Israel's use of UK passports in Dubai hit was a grave sin, but similar deeds by Russians are no big problem.

Opinion: Israel's PR is Not the Problem

When Israel loses yet another PR battle, her friends say she's to blame because she is inept when it comes to PR. I am not one of them.

A Terrorist's Guide to Media

Did Reuters Crop Photos to Favor Muslim Flotilla Attackers?

Reuters, cited in the past for extreme anti-Israel bias, may have cropped photos to favor the image of Muslim flotilla attackers.

Helen Thomas ‘Shoots Self in Mouth,’ Speech Canceled

Helen Thomas “shot herself in the mouth” telling Jews to “get the hell out of Palestine.” Hamas approved, but her talk at a school was canceled.

White House Reporter Helen Thomas: Jews, Get Out of Palestine

Veteran journalist Helen Thomas exposed her bias on video by saying that Jews "should get the hell out of Palestine."

Associated Press Balancing Skewed Flotilla Coverage

Worldwide news agency Associated Press took steps to balance its earlier skewed coverage of the Gaza flotilla confrontation.

Media War on the Flotilla Clash: AP Anti-Israel Bias Exposed

The Washington Times daily wrote a rare verbal attack on the Associated Press, exposing its anti-Israeli bias in coverage of the flotilla clash

Actor Turns 'Conscientious Objector,' Gives Up Anti-IDF Role

Israeli actor Mickey Leon preferred to play the role of a “conscientious objector” rather than a part in UK show that puts the IDF in a bad light.

'Prisoners of War' on Israeli TV

Israeli television is beginning to deal with the fate of IDF prisoners of war when they are caught by Arab terrorists – and what can come after.

Report: EU Trains Israeli Journalists to Back Saudi Plan

The EU is training Israeli journalists to support the Saudi Peace Plan that would see Israel become a majority-Arab state, reporter says.

NYT Journalist: Israelis dislike Obama due to Racism

Online reports reveal virulently anti-Israel views held by staff at the New Israel Fund and the New York Times. Activism can help.

Video: 'The Media is Not Against Israel' Says Ex-Sharansky Aide

Anti-Israel media? Aryeh Green, Director of Media Central says, "The media is not monolithic. We face a situation that is deeper than the media."

'Don't Believe Everything You Read About Israel'

The activist organization Mattot Arim urges readers to scrutinize for accuracy articles written about Israeli 'settlers.'

‘Free Press' Group Fails Israel for Limits During Gaza War

Israel receives failing grade by two different media monitoring groups, one of which demoted Israel for standard wartime limits on the press.

Channel 2 Reporter: Nationalists Must Not 'Give Up' Media Battle

Udi Segal of Channel 2 television blames nationalists for allowing radicals to be in the center of media attention on "settlers."

Two Winners of 'Media Criticism' Prize

Media Criticism Prize winners: Family of soldier who sued media personality, and freebie newspaper editor.

Failing Israeli Newspaper Fears US Billionaire’s Competition

Sheldon Adelson is fighting a bill to shut down his newspaper because he is a foreigner. Should Israel also shut down European-financed Peace Now?

Freeze Protesters' Mom Sues Newspaper for 'Distorted' Caption

The front page of Maariv accused a woman of assaulting a policeman – and the newspaper now is being sued for 50,000 shekels and an apology.

Media Panel: Left, Right, Left – and More Left

The Eilat Journalists Panel did not invite Arutz-7 to its panel discussion on Tuesday regarding whether the media leans to the left.

US Media Beginning to Bury ‘Peace Process’

First it was the Washington Post, stating Obama promised Arabs too much. Now Thomas Friedman writes: “Take down ‘peace process’ sign and go home.”

The Silenced Majority: Bar-Ilan Research Decries Media Muzzle

Anti-nationalists and the media continue to use memories of Rabin as a left-wing platform to silence others' opinions, a Bar-Ilan researcher said.

Faint Signs Anti-Israeli Media Tide is Receding

The Times wrote an objective profile on Homesh, in Samaria. The Age described Joseph’s Tomb without anti-Israeli innuendo. Is the media changing?

Media Ignore Government Advice, Hype Old Shalit Letter

Israeli media again hyped the plight of Shalit, this time publishing a letter he wrote but which was partially disclosed more than two years ago.

Government to Fight Libel in Foreign Media

Government Press Office head Danny Seaman warns that Israel will no longer put up with unprofessional reporting that slanders the state.

International Journalists Union Expels Israel

The International Federation of Journalists, which has a long record of bias against Israel, has expelled Israeli media from the union.

Media lies are rewriting the present