Watan-The Israeli newspaper, “The Jerusalem Post,” recently confessed to disseminating a misleading report about the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza, subsequently removing it later on.
The controversy began when the newspaper published a story concerning the body of a Palestinian infant who had been killed in an Israeli airstrike, claiming it was merely a “doll.”
The article in question pertained to five-month-old Palestinian infant, Mohammad Hani Al-Zahar, who lost his life when Israeli forces targeted his home in the Maghazi area of Gaza.
Israeli Newspaper Accuses Al Jazeera of Misleading Reporting, Issues Apology for False Story
In a recent development, the Israeli newspaper faced criticism for accusing Al Jazeera of disseminating footage depicting a man carrying a “doll.”
However, subsequent investigations revealed that the body in question belonged to a newborn infant who lost his life during the Israeli aggression on Gaza. Following this revelation, the newspaper issued a statement expressing regret and formally apologized for the misleading news, confirming its removal.
The newspaper’s apology for misinformation stated
In a statement released on the “X” platform, the Israeli newspaper acknowledged its error, stating, “We shared an article based on inaccurate sources. The article did not meet our editorial standards and, therefore, has been removed.”
Over the weekend, we shared an article based on faulty sourcing. The article in question did not meet our editorial standards and was thus removed.
We take this matter seriously and will be handling it internally in order to prevent similar incidents from reoccurring.
We…
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 2, 2023
Furthermore, the statement emphasized internal measures to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents, concluding with an apology: “We will address the matter internally to avoid similar occurrences. We apologize for this incident.” This incident highlights the challenges faced by media outlets during conflict reporting and underscores the importance of accurate and responsible journalism.
Heart-wrenching Video of Martyred Infant’s Body Emerges
A poignant video has surfaced capturing the grandfather of the martyred infant, Atiya Abu Omra, holding the lifeless body in front of cameras on Friday. This occurred on the first day of the resumption of the Israeli offensive against Gaza.
In the emotional footage, the grandfather tenderly hands over the body of his grandchild to the grieving mother before the infant is laid to rest. The solemn ceremony took place in front of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the city of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. The video serves as a powerful testament to the human toll of the conflict and underscores the profound impact on families directly affected by the hostilities.
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— وطن. يغرد خارج السرب (@watanserb_news) December 1, 2023