Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu calls Al Jazeera toxic media outlet
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Al Jazeera as a "toxic media outlet," according to Al Jazeera English. The remark underscores the contentious relationship between the Israeli government and the network over its reporting on Israeli-Palestinian matters.
Netanyahu has repeatedly attacked international news organizations, characterizing their coverage of Israel's operations in Gaza and the West Bank as slanted against the country.
