Journalist Dana Varon sharply criticized Channel 12's Oded Ben Ami, accusing him of manipulation and of choosing defamation over truth in his remarks against the Shin Bet director. The exchange, reported Monday, highlights tensions between some journalists and the network amid a broader public debate over the Shin Bet's leadership.
Journalist Dana Varon, a prominent critic of Israel's mainstream media, accused Channel 12 commentator Oded Ben Ami of manipulation in his recent remarks about the Shin Bet director. Varon wrote Monday afternoon: "What a brilliant manipulation! As far as he's concerned, why tell the truth if you can defame?" The exchange adds to a pattern of friction between Varon and Channel 12. Earlier this month, Varon criticized the network for failing to ask about protest funding. The Shin Bet director's identity was not specified in the source; the current director is Ronen Bar. The post relies on a desk-reviewed report.
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