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Likud Forces Removal of Haaretz Newspaper's 'It's Possible' Advertising Campaign

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First reported by Kan News · 3 hours ago

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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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Forces Removal of Haaretz Newspaper's 'It's Possible' Advertising Campaign
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Likud Blocks Haaretz Newspaper's 'It's Possible' Billboard Campaign Citing Election Propaganda

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