Israeli Journalist Apologizes for Staying at Qatar Lobbyist's Apartment
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Journalist Suleiman Maswadeh apologized for staying in an apartment owned by lobbyist Jay Potalik, who has been linked to the Qatargate scandal. Maswadeh stated it was a mistake and a breach of professional independence, though he insists the friendship did not affect his reporting. The incident was confirmed by News 13, who also emphasized the personal nature of the friendship.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Suleiman Maswadeh apologized for staying at lobbyist Jay Potalik's apartment.
- Maswadeh stayed for two weeks in the apartment during a work assignment in Washington D.C.
- Potalik is a lobbyist linked to the Qatargate scandal.
- Maswadeh acknowledged the stay was a mistake and could raise questions about his independence.
- He insisted his personal friendship with Potalik did not influence his journalistic work.
Suleiman Maswadeh, a journalist, has apologized after it was revealed he stayed for two weeks in an apartment owned by Jay Potalik, a lobbyist linked to the Qatargate scandal. Maswadeh stated, "I made a mistake. I want to apologize to the viewers and my colleagues in the newsroom." He explained that Potalik is a personal friend of many years and that he stayed in the empty apartment during his initial organizational period in Washington D.C. while on assignment.
Maswadeh acknowledged that as a journalist, he has a responsibility to maintain professional independence and avoid situations that could raise doubts about it. He admitted that in this instance, he did not act as expected and expressed regret. He emphasized that despite his long-standing friendship with Potalik, it never influenced his journalistic judgment, reporting decisions, or professional work. He affirmed his commitment to truthful and clean journalism.
The report follows a revelation by the newspaper Haaretz, which News 13 also confirmed. News 13 reiterated that the stay was due to a long-standing personal friendship and that there was no connection between the hospitality and Maswadeh's professional work.
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