Those Who Turn Journalists into "Enemies of the People" Are Preparing the Hand That Will Throw the Stone | Dr. Nachman Shai
When the government itself incites against the media, it essentially authorizes attacks on television crews, smashing the entrance doors of news organizations, and threatening journalists who do work worthy of all praise.
Assessment
A former minister warns that government incitement against the media creates a permission structure for physical attacks on journalists and news organizations. The claim draws a direct line from rhetorical delegitimization of the press to concrete acts of vandalism and intimidation. The piece frames this as a deliberate government strategy rather than a byproduct of political rhetoric. The key question is whether such warnings will shift public or institutional responses to ongoing incidents.