Israeli News Channels Accused of 'Mind Engineering' in Election Polls
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israeli news channels 11, 12, and 13 are accused of intentionally manipulating election polls to discourage right-wing voters by predicting a collapse for the Likud party. Commentator Shlomo Philber and Channel 14 consistently presented different figures, which the other channels eventually adopted as vote counts progressed. The article alleges this was a deliberate campaign of "mind engineering" rather than a sampling error, positioning Channel 14 as the sole source of truthful reporting.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channels 11, 12, and 13 allegedly presented false election polls predicting Likud's collapse.
- The polls are accused of being "mind engineering" to discourage right-wing voters.
- Commentator Shlomo Philber and Channel 14 presented different, accurate predictions.
- Actual vote counts eventually aligned with Philber's and Channel 14's figures.
- Channel 14 is portrayed as the only source of truthful election reporting.
Israeli news channels 11, 12, and 13 are accused of deliberately manipulating public opinion through their election polls, presenting a "false picture" that predicted a significant collapse for the Likud party. For two months, these channels consistently showed Likud polling around 18-20 seats, a narrative that commentator Shlomo Philber, and later Channel 14, contested, insisting Likud remained strong.
The article alleges this was not a sampling error but a "deliberate mind engineering" campaign aimed at discouraging right-wing voters. The strategy, according to the report, was to make voters believe the election was already decided, thereby suppressing their turnout.
As the actual vote count progressed, the numbers reported by channels 11, 12, and 13 gradually shifted, aligning with the figures previously presented by Philber and Channel 14. The article claims this convergence was not a coincidence but evidence of coordinated manipulation, transforming from a 20-seat prediction to 27 seats over several hours.
Channel 14 and Philber are presented as the sole sources of truth during this period, with Philber reportedly standing firm on his predictions despite ridicule. The article concludes that the public now understands which channels report truthfully and which engage in deception, positioning Channel 14 as the "channel of truth."
