Israeli Government Sanctions Haaretz Over Critical Coverage

Israel's cabinet has sanctioned the country's oldest newspaper, Haaretz, due to its critical coverage of the war following the October 7 Hamas attacks and comments by its publisher, Amos Schocken, who called for sanctions on Israeli leaders. The sanctions include ending government advertising and canceling subscriptions for state employees. Communications Minister Shlomo Kar’i justified the move by accusing Haaretz of undermining Israel's legitimacy and supporting its enemies. Haaretz condemned the decision as an attack on press freedom and democracy, likening it to actions by authoritarian leaders.