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New Channel 13 News CEO Vows Uncomfortable Truths Over Viewer Preferences

Itai Danczner, the new CEO of Channel 13 News, stated in his first letter to staff that the company will report what viewers need to know, not what they want to hear, even if the truth is uncomfortable. He acknowledged the company's recent struggles and praised employees for their continued good journalism.

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What happened

  1. 01New Channel 13 CEO Itai Danczner pledged to report uncomfortable truths over viewer desires.
  2. 02Danczner vowed to uphold journalistic independence and ethics against all external pressures.
  3. 03He acknowledged the company's recent turbulent period and praised employee resilience.
  4. 04The CEO plans upcoming meetings to map out the company's future needs.
  5. 05He thanked outgoing CEO Tali Ben Ovadia for her leadership.

Danczner also pledged unwavering support for journalistic integrity and independence against external pressures. He will hold meetings with staff soon to plan the company's future direction.

Translated and summarized by baba from Srugim, the latest report. Read Srugim’s original

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