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The Israeli government is ablaze with indignation following Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken’s incendiary comments labeling Palestinian terrorists as “freedom fighters” and accusing Israel of “cruel apartheid” practices. In response, key government figures, led by Interior Minister Moshe Arbel and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, have issued unprecedented directives to sever all official ties with the left-leaning daily—a move sparking a fierce public debate about patriotism, freedom of the press, and Haaretz's role in Israeli society.
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