Likud candidate Jacob Bardogo media absence
3 sources · 2 weeks ago
Summary
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What happened
- Likud candidate Jacob Bardogo has largely avoided media appearances since entering politics, refusing interviews on Channel 12 despite campaign outreach.
Channel 14
- Channel 14 broadcast Bardogo explaining his media absence and attacking Channel 12 sharply, after a separate report alleged the channel promoted ethnic identity politics.
Israel Hayom
- Hacked messages from a Netanyahu aide revealed close coordination between the prime minister's campaign and Amit Segal, a prominent Channel 12 political analyst, raising questions about media independence.
Semafor
Why it matters
The episode illustrates tensions within Israel's right-wing political camp over ethnic divisions and media dynamics as elections approach.Channel 14
Israel Hayom
Who is covering this
By political lean
- Left 1
- Right 2
By coverage of Israel
- Staunchly pro-Israel 2
- Critical but fair 1
By press
- Israeli press 2
- North American press 1
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More coverage
- Watch: Jacob Bardogo explains why he refuses to be interviewed on Channel 12
- Hack reveals Netanyahu campaign’s media ties
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