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HaaretzGeneral

Channel 12 News Accused of Using Fallen Soldiers' Stories for Ratings

Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba

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Hebrew · 3 newsrooms covering

Channel 12 news programs are accused of exploiting the stories of fallen soldiers for ratings. The article also critiques media algorithms, discusses political commentary on Netanyahu's response to the October 7th attack, and highlights a crisis in Israel's education system.

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  • Channel 12 news programs allegedly used fallen soldiers' stories for ratings.
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly received a warning before October 7th.
  • Israel's education system is facing a severe crisis.
  • Media algorithms are criticized for negatively impacting television content.
Channel 12 News Accused of Using Fallen Soldiers' Stories for Ratings
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A report alleges that Channel 12's news programs have been using the stories of fallen soldiers as a means to boost ratings, questioning the editorial decisions behind such content. The article criticizes the station for granting significant creative freedom to producers Ilan Peled and Yael Polyakov, implying this freedom was misused.

Further criticism is leveled at the broader media landscape, with a piece suggesting algorithms have negatively impacted television content. Another segment discusses personal choices, such as selecting coffee, in partnership with Fresh Cafe. The article also touches on broader societal issues, including a piece by Yaniv Kubovich reflecting on personal responsibility and a commentary by Anat Kam on the futility of political outcomes following elections.

In a segment on political commentary, Rogel Alpher offers a critique of television, suggesting it might explain Prime Minister Netanyahu's shock in the initial days after the October 7th attack. A significant investigative piece by Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval claims Netanyahu received a warning days before October 7th but failed to update the IDF and Shin Bet. Additionally, Lior Dattel highlights a severe crisis in Israel's education system, predicting students will bear the consequences.

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