Ayelet Hasson Departs Kan 11, Citing Censorship Concerns
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Journalist Ayelet Hasson has left Kan 11, accusing the public broadcaster of attempting to silence a segment of the Israeli public. She stated that public broadcasting should represent all citizens and not favor any political camp. Hasson vowed to continue her journalistic mission, asking difficult questions and amplifying marginalized voices. She has received many offers and plans to return to television soon.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Ayelet Hasson has left Kan 11, citing censorship concerns.
- Hasson stated the corporation sought to silence a segment of the Israeli public.
- She emphasized public broadcasting belongs to all citizens, not a single faction.
- Hasson vowed to continue her journalistic mission of asking tough questions.
- She plans to return to television soon after considering offers.
Journalist Ayelet Hasson has announced her departure from the public broadcaster Kan 11, alleging that the corporation sought to silence a segment of the Israeli public. Hasson stated that her departure is not about her personally, but about a broader effort to suppress voices within Israel that are inconvenient to those in charge of the system. She emphasized that public broadcasting belongs to all citizens and should not serve any single political faction.
Hasson explained that she remained with Kan 11 as long as she believed she could fulfill her journalistic mission independently and without fear. While leaving the corporation, she affirmed her commitment to her journalistic mission, her viewers, and her dedication to asking difficult questions and amplifying voices that others might prefer to ignore.
She expressed gratitude for tens of thousands of messages of support received, which reinforced her belief that the struggle for free expression is larger than her individual situation. Hasson vowed to continue fighting for the right of a significant portion of the public to be heard, asserting that true democracy cannot exist where freedom of expression is censored or where certain groups are marginalized and silenced.
Regarding her future, Hasson mentioned that she has received numerous offers but has not yet decided on her next professional endeavor. She expressed certainty that her path will continue and that she will soon be back on screen.
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