Israel Police deny conservative news channel's claim that it is under investigation
The Israel Police on Monday denied a report by Channel 14 that it was the target of an investigation. The report sparked accusations from right-wing pundits and politicians that a politically motivated judicial system was…
Assessment
Ahead of Israeli elections, a denial from police about investigating a conservative news channel does little to quell accusations of political interference. The careful wording leaves room for scrutiny of individual employees, which could sustain the narrative of a biased system. Watch for any subsequent confirmation of probes targeting specific journalists or staff.