Israeli Public Broadcaster Backs News Exec in Dispute With Anchor Ayelet Hasson
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) has strongly condemned anchor Ayelet Hasson's recent statements and fully backed Deputy CEO of News Lior Landenberg amid a public dispute. The IPBC denied Hasson's claim that her response was dictated, stating that drafts were exchanged before she announced she would not broadcast. The corporation criticized Hasson's remarks about election irregularities and Bedouin women as exceeding journalistic limits and potentially undermining public trust.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) condemned anchor Ayelet Hasson's statements and supported Deputy CEO of News Lior Landenberg.
- The IPBC denied Hasson's claim that her response was dictated, stating written drafts were exchanged.
- Hasson announced she would not broadcast her program, accusing Landenberg of dictating her words.
- The IPBC criticized Hasson's remarks on election irregularities and Bedouin women as irresponsible.
- The corporation affirmed its full support for Landenberg and his professional decisions.
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) has issued a strong condemnation of anchor Ayelet Hasson's recent statements, expressing full support for Lior Landenberg, the Deputy CEO of News. The corporation stated that Hasson's remarks against the IPBC and its management, including baseless accusations of "inciting an attack" against her and using offensive language, are severe.
The IPBC specifically addressed Hasson's claims that she was dictated an apology text, asserting that no one dictated her response. The corporation clarified that drafts were exchanged in writing, and Hasson independently announced on social media that she would not appear for her broadcast. The IPBC emphasized its commitment to a wide range of opinions, journalistic freedom, and the professional independence of its journalists, while also stating it will not tolerate generalizations and baseless accusations.
The corporation's statement highlighted that Hasson's presentation of suspicions of irregularities in Arab-majority polling stations, alongside offensive generalizations about Bedouin women, exceeded legitimate journalistic discourse and responsible journalism standards. Such statements, the IPBC warned, could undermine public trust in the democratic process and election results.
The IPBC reiterated its "full and unequivocal support" for Lior Landenberg and stood behind his professional decisions. This statement follows Hasson's announcement on social media that she would not host her program, accusing Landenberg of conditioning her appearance on reading a specific text verbatim, which she claimed distorted her words and was presented as a personal statement. Hasson stated that an alternative text she proposed was rejected and she later criticized the IPBC's conduct in other media interviews.
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