Likud Forces Removal of Haaretz Newspaper's 'It's Possible' Advertising Campaign
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First reported by Kan News · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
The Likud party pressured advertising companies to remove Haaretz newspaper's "It's Possible" billboard campaign, alleging it was election propaganda. Haaretz condemned the move as part of a broader government campaign against free media, highlighting recent threats and attacks on journalists. The newspaper reaffirmed its commitment to independent journalism amid rising tensions ahead of elections.
- 01Likud pressured removal of Haaretz's 'It's Possible' billboard campaign, citing election propaganda.
- 02Haaretz denied political intent but the campaign was removed from key advertising sites.
- 03Haaretz condemned the move as part of a government campaign against free and critical media.
- 04Recent attacks and death threats targeted Haaretz and Channel 12 newsrooms.
- 05Haaretz stressed the government's labeling of media as an enemy fuels violence and intimidation.
- 06The newspaper vowed to continue independent, fearless journalism despite pressures.
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