Israeli Media Focused Solely on Ousting Netanyahu, Pundit Claims
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- Media coverage of Netanyahu's trial is driven by a desire to remove him, claims Yotam Zimri.
- Zimri criticized the lack of attention to Eitan Cabel's testimony.
- He suggested media interest wanes when it doesn't serve their agenda.
- The pundit compared this to coverage of other major events.
During a broadcast on Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" program, panelist Yotam Zimri sharply criticized the Israeli media, asserting that its primary interest in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial is solely to facilitate his removal from office. Zimri specifically pointed to the testimony of former Knesset Member Eitan Cabel, arguing that it received insufficient coverage because it did not serve the media's agenda.
Zimri highlighted Cabel's testimony, which reportedly revealed details about his conversations with Noni Mozes and the origins of the "Israel Hayom Law." He noted that while these details had been published previously, Cabel's testimony itself was largely ignored. Zimri also mentioned that Cabel stated he received positive coverage from "Yedioth Ahronoth," suggesting a bias in reporting.
"They are interested in it as long as they think it can bring Netanyahu down," Zimri stated. "The moment it stops bringing Netanyahu down, it no longer exists. They've abandoned it, it bores them, it tires them."
He contrasted this selective coverage with the media's attention to other significant events, such as the October 7th attacks and the issue of hostages, implying a pattern of prioritizing narratives that align with their political objectives.
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