Democrats Exclude Channel 14 from Primaries Coverage, Label It Government Propaganda

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 days ago

What happened

Israeli Democratic Party MKs Efrat Rayten and Yaya Pink excluded Channel 14 from their primaries coverage, accusing it of being a government propaganda outlet. They defended the decision, criticized the outgoing government, and celebrated their party's democratic primaries with nearly 100,000 voters in Tel Aviv.

• 01Channel 14 was barred from covering Democratic Party primaries in Tel Aviv due to its propaganda role.
• 02MKs Rayten and Pink called Channel 14 a government mouthpiece spreading incitement and division.
• 03They demanded ending regulatory benefits granted to Channel 14 by the government.
• 04Nearly 100,000 people voted in the Democratic Party primaries, showcasing internal democracy.
• 05The party aims to replace the current government and offer a new direction for Israel.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Democrats Exclude Channel 14 from Primaries Coverage, Label It Government Propaganda

Now 14Right · Hebrew20 hours ago

Yotam Zamri Criticizes Democrats Party for Blocking Channel 14 Coverage of Primaries

Now 14Right · Hebrew22 hours ago

Democrats Block Channel 14 Reporter From Covering Tel Aviv Primaries Despite Court Order

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

Tel Aviv Court Orders Democrats Party to Allow Channel 14 Coverage of Primaries

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

Channel 14 Sues Democratic Party Over Media Access to Primary Results Event

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Channel 14 Files Urgent Court Petition Against Democrats Party Over Media Ban

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Channel 14 Files Urgent Petition Against Democrats Party Over Media Ban at Primaries

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 days ago

Channel 14 Files Urgent Petition Against Democrats Party Over Media Ban at Primaries Event

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