Israel Envoy's Advisor Accused of Altering Reports Critical of Netanyahu Government
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A New York Times investigation alleges that David Milstein, a senior adviser to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, repeatedly altered or blocked reports critical of Israel. These actions aimed to present Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government more favorably to the Trump administration. The report cites instances involving settlement approvals, settler violence warnings, and the deaths of Palestinian Americans. Milstein's alleged interventions led some embassy staff to stop writing reports, fearing their work would be manipulated. Ambassador Huckabee's awareness of these actions remains unclear, and he has denied the investigation's findings.
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- David Milstein, an advisor to U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, allegedly altered or blocked critical reports on Israel.
- The alterations aimed to present Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in a more favorable light.
- Specific blocked reports concerned West Bank settlements and warnings of Palestinian uprising.
- Embassy staff reportedly stopped writing reports fearing Milstein's interference.
- Ambassador Huckabee's awareness of Milstein's actions is unclear, and he denied the allegations.
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