World Media Should Wait to Criticize New Israeli Government

(HonestReporting) Gil Hoffman - The world media has not held back its criticism of what has been called "the most extreme, right-wing government in Israel's history." But the truth is the government has not done anything yet, and until it does, criticism is premature and based on speculation. Statements of politicians in any country are typically for domestic consumption. Signed coalition agreements are statements of intent, not decisions set to be implemented. To its credit, the Biden administration has been careful to give the incoming Israeli government the benefit of the doubt until it takes steps it deems problematic and unacceptable. The international media should consider following America's lead.


2023-01-02 00:00:00

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