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Israeli Correspondent Apologizes for Stay at Qatar Lobbyist's Home
Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh apologized after Haaretz reported he stayed at the home of Qatar lobbyist Jay Footlik. Maswadeh testified in the Qatargate probe, where Footlik is a central figure. Maswadeh maintained his journalism was unaffected but acknowledged the appearance of compromised independence.
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What happened
- 01Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh apologized after a report on his stay at a Qatar lobbyist's home.
- 02Maswadeh stayed for two weeks at the Virginia home of lobbyist Jay Footlik.
- 03Footlik is a central figure in the Qatargate investigation, where Maswadeh testified.
- 04Maswadeh stated his journalism was not affected by the friendship.
- 05He acknowledged the situation could raise doubts about his independence.
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