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Egyptian Broadcaster Suspended After Interview with Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 6 hours ago
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Egyptian journalist Ihab Qassem was suspended and investigated after airing a phone interview with Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, whose critical remarks about the Sinai Peninsula and Israeli-Egyptian relations sparked public backlash. The Egyptian channel removed the interview pending review.
- 01Egyptian journalist Ihab Qassem suspended after interview with Israeli Gideon Levy.
- 02Levy criticized Israeli views on Sinai and said many Israelis don't see it as Egyptian territory.
- 03Egyptian Journalists Syndicate accused Qassem of violating media ethics by not challenging Levy.
- 04Al Kahera Wal Nas channel removed the interview segment pending investigation.
- 05Levy said he stopped visiting Egypt due to discomfort for Israelis in Egyptian cities.
- 06The controversy led to public uproar and disciplinary action in Egypt.
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