Noam Amir Criticizes Left-Wing Media for Ignoring Attempted Assassination in Netanyahu Interview

Noam Amir, a military and security analyst for Channel 14, sharply criticized left-wing Israeli media outlets for their coverage of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent interview on Channel 14. During the interview, Netanyahu revealed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, a serious security incident. However, Amir accuses left-wing channels of focusing instead on Netanyahu's alleged breach of censorship rules rather than the assassination attempt itself.

Amir condemned these media outlets for acting as political operatives who spread venom while hypocritically preaching democracy. He highlighted their selective reporting, noting their previous support for political opponents of Netanyahu and their willingness to promote agendas favorable to those candidates. Amir expressed frustration that these outlets ignored the gravity of the assassination attempt and instead fixated on censorship issues, calling their behavior shameful and hypocritical.

He also criticized the media for their double standards, such as endorsing opposition leaders and criticizing Netanyahu’s security arrangements, while attacking Channel 14 as a "North Korea"-style propaganda outlet. Amir emphasized his commitment to speaking the truth without masks and declared that only his employer has the right to silence him. He urged Netanyahu to win the upcoming elections, calling them the most consequential in his memory.

The controversy reflects deep divisions in Israeli media and politics, with accusations of biased coverage and politicization of national security issues. The interview and subsequent media storm occurred amid heightened tensions over Iran’s threats and Israel’s internal political battles ahead of elections.