Ayelet Hasson Resigns From Public Broadcasting Corporation, Cites Censorship
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Journalist Ayelet Hasson resigned from the Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan 11) after refusing to read a dictated apology, citing censorship and compromised journalistic independence. She stated that public broadcasting should represent all Israelis, not just one political faction. Hasson vowed to continue her journalistic work and expects to return to television soon.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ayelet Hasson resigned from Kan 11, citing censorship and dictated apologies.
- Hasson stated she refused to silence voices of the Israeli public.
- She asserted public broadcasting should represent all citizens, not one camp.
- Hasson vowed to continue her journalistic mission and return to TV.
- She has received multiple offers for her next professional role.
Journalist and presenter Ayelet Hasson announced Tuesday her departure from the Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan 11), stating she refused to comply with management demands. In a statement, Hasson revealed the dramatic background leading to her decision, after years as a prominent voice on the network. She explained that she was presented with an ultimatum to read a dictated apology on air, which she felt severely compromised journalistic independence. Hasson stated that recent events demonstrated a deep-seated issue of silencing segments of the Israeli public who fund public broadcasting. She asserted that public broadcasting does not belong to any single political camp and that the voices of all citizens deserve to be heard, even when inconvenient for those in charge. Hasson thanked her supporters and vowed not to leave the public or professional arena, promising to continue her journalistic mission and ask difficult questions. While she has received numerous offers for her next professional move, she assured viewers they would see her on screen again soon.
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