Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation Condemns Journalist Ayla Hasson
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) has strongly condemned journalist Ayla Hasson for her recent statements criticizing the corporation's management and alleging election irregularities. Kan denied Hasson's claims of being dictated her response and expressed full support for Deputy Director General Lior Landenberg, who reportedly faced threats. The corporation also criticized Hasson's generalized remarks about the Arab sector and Bedouin women, stating they undermine public trust in elections.
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- Kan condemned journalist Ayla Hasson for her statements about management and election irregularities.
- The corporation denied Hasson's claim that her response wording was dictated.
- Kan expressed full support for Deputy Director General Lior Landenberg amid reported threats.
- Hasson's remarks about Arab sector polling and Bedouin women were criticized as harmful.
- Kan stated that such statements could undermine public trust in the election process.
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) issued a strong condemnation against journalist Ayla Hasson for her recent statements concerning the corporation's management and her claims about election irregularities. Kan's management rejected Hasson's assertion that she was dictated the wording of her response, expressing full support for Lior Landenberg, the Deputy Director General of News, who they stated faced threats and incitement.
Kan's statement denounced Hasson's "serious statements" against the corporation and its executives, accusing her of making "baseless accusations" and using offensive language. The corporation linked these remarks to threats made against Landenberg over the weekend, describing them as particularly severe.
A key dispute centers on the drafting of Hasson's response. Kan denied her claim that management dictated the text, stating that while drafts were exchanged, Hasson ultimately decided not to appear on air. "Contrary to Ms. Hasson's claims, no one 'dictated' the wording of her response to her," Kan stated, adding that Hasson announced her decision not to broadcast on social media of her own initiative.
Regarding the content of Hasson's statements about the elections, Kan criticized her for presenting generalized suspicions of irregularities in Arab sector polling stations and for making offensive remarks about women in the Bedouin community. The corporation argued that such statements go beyond legitimate journalistic discourse and could undermine public trust in the electoral process.
Kan affirmed its commitment to diverse opinions and the professional independence of its journalists, but stressed that freedom of expression does not justify generalizations or unfounded accusations against the election process. The corporation reiterated its full and unequivocal support for Lior Landenberg and his professional decisions.
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