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By עידו דוד כהןUpdated 15 hours ago
Politics03:00 · Sep 8

Israeli Media Figure Claims Top Influence Amidst Political and International Controversies

HaaretzCenter-left
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The story · English

Avi Shoshan, a media personality, has declared himself "the most powerful media outlet in the country," a statement met with skepticism and accusations of being "deceptive" and "dangerous" by others. This assertion comes amidst a backdrop of significant events and discussions within Israel and internationally.

In the realm of politics, a report indicates that Prime Minister Netanyahu received explicit intelligence warnings days before the October 7th attacks but did not update the IDF or the Shin Bet. Meanwhile, political commentator Raviv Drucker suggests that opinion polls are fueling hysteria and that the opposition bloc needs to bolster Benny Gantz's leadership.

Internationally, German news outlets are reportedly alarmed by the rise of the far-right in Germany, with one commentator noting a "lack of awareness." Separately, a politician has been labeled "the most dangerous man in Germany," a designation that, according to one report, is cause for celebration for some, but less so for Germans.

In cultural and digital news, the website IMDb has reportedly changed Israel's name to "Occupied Palestinian Territories," a move that has drawn attention. In other news, radio hosts Sharon Teicher and Eran Zarchowitz have announced the end of their program, describing their connection as "cosmic."

Read the original at Haaretz
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