Israeli Media Outlets Unite Against Rising Violence and Threats Targeting Journalists
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli media outlets Channel 12, Haaretz, Kan 11, and Channel 13 jointly condemned recent violent attacks and threats against journalists and newsrooms in Tel Aviv. They called on public leaders and law enforcement to act against incitement and ensure press freedom ahead of elections. Police are investigating brick-throwing incidents that damaged newsroom entrances.
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- Israeli media outlets jointly condemn escalating violence against journalists and newsrooms.
- Bricks were thrown at Channel 12 and Haaretz offices in Tel Aviv, causing damage.
- Hateful graffiti and direct threats targeted prominent Israeli commentators.
- Media call on public leaders to publicly denounce violence and incitement against press.
- Law enforcement urged to swiftly identify and prosecute perpetrators to ensure journalist safety.
- Neither Prime Minister Netanyahu nor Communications Minister Karhi have condemned the attacks.
Major Israeli media organizations including Channel 12, Haaretz, Kan 11, and Channel 13 issued a joint statement on July 10, 2026, condemning the recent surge in physical attacks and threats against journalists and media offices. The statement highlighted a pattern of escalating intimidation aimed at silencing free press ahead of upcoming elections, emphasizing that such violence threatens the public's right to reliable information.
Earlier in the week, the glass doors of Channel 12 and Haaretz newsrooms in Tel Aviv were smashed by assailants throwing bricks, as captured by security cameras. Police have launched investigations into these incidents. Additionally, hateful graffiti and direct threats were sprayed near Channel 12’s offices, targeting prominent commentators including Guy Peleg, Amnon Abramovich, and Raviv Drucker.
The media outlets called on Israeli public leaders, including the President, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government ministers, Knesset members, and party heads, to publicly denounce the violence and incitement against the press. They also urged law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively to identify and prosecute those responsible, ensuring journalists can work safely.
The statement stressed that free journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and that attacks on media personnel undermine the entire society’s right to information. Despite the competitive nature of the media landscape, the organizations united in defending press freedom and vowed to continue their public mission without fear or silence.
Notably, neither Prime Minister Netanyahu nor Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi have condemned the attacks or threats against journalists so far.
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