Ex-Haaretz Journalist Sami Spolter to Edit New Haredi Media Venture
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Journalist Sami Spolter is leaving Haaretz after five years to become the editor of a new Haredi media outlet, which will include a print newspaper and website. Spolter, who covered high-tech and economics, previously had a public dispute with commentator Amit Segal. The new venture is expected to attract several Haredi journalists.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Sami Spolter will edit a new Haredi media venture after leaving Haaretz.
- The new outlet will include a print newspaper and a website.
- Spolter covered high-tech, economics, and society at Haaretz for five years.
- Avi Moscow is among the journalists expected to join the new project.
- Spolter had a public dispute with commentator Amit Segal six months ago.
Journalist Sami Spolter, who recently departed the financial newspaper Haaretz after five years, is set to take on a new role as editor for an upcoming Haredi media outlet. The new venture is reportedly planning to launch soon in both print and online formats. Several Haredi journalists are expected to join the project, including Avi Moscow, associated with the Kol Barama radio station. Further details on participating journalists will be released by the "HaPargod" channel.
Spolter worked at Haaretz for five years, during which he published 1,275 articles covering high-tech, economics, and society. His work there included investigations into fraud and scams within the Haredi community. He joined Haaretz after an offer from Ruti Levi, who was then the editor of the high-tech section. Spolter expressed gratitude to his colleagues, calling his time at Haaretz "the best journalism school I could have imagined," and indicated he would continue in the media field.
Approximately six months ago, Spolter was involved in a public dispute with political commentator Amit Segal. The disagreement arose when Spolter criticized Segal's reporting on a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security situation. Segal responded with personal attacks on Spolter, referencing his Haredi background and English proficiency. Spolter, who is a native English speaker, countered by accusing Segal of condescension towards Haredim.
The new role will see Spolter transition from a national economic newspaper reporter to an editor for a Haredi media initiative that will operate in both print and digital spheres.