Military commentator Hillel Bitton Rosen clarified on Tuesday that there was no dismissal, according to a report. The report stated that he went on air three times to correct the record, and accused journalist Bergman of misleading the public.
On Tuesday morning, military commentator Hillel Bitton Rosen went on air three times to clarify that no dismissal had taken place, according to a report. He further accused journalist Ronen Bergman of misleading the public by omitting these clarifications in his own coverage. The accusation adds a new dimension to the ongoing media debate surrounding the reporting of an internal security-related event.
The clarification follows Bitton Rosen's earlier denial on Monday, August 3, at 12:08 Jerusalem, when he stated that there was no dismissal and no puppet situation, and accused a figure named Zamir of pulling a political stunt. Earlier that day, at 01:26 Jerusalem, Bitton Rosen had also accused the IDF spokesperson of deliberately misleading the public. The thread of denials and counter-accusations has unfolded as part of a broader controversy over Defense Minister Israel Katz's handling of the appointment of Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot.
The Zioneer reported on Monday that commentator Shachar Glik retracted his earlier criticism of Katz, stating that after reviewing footage, Katz did not dismiss Blot on live television but announced a pre-existing decision. The evolving narrative has seen multiple journalists and commentators weigh in on the accuracy of the initial reports.
As of Tuesday evening, the media discourse continues, with Bitton Rosen's latest accusation against Bergman marking the most recent development in the story.
2 developments
- DevelopingHillel Bitton Rosen accuses IDF spokesperson of lying
- DevelopingBitton Rosen slams military censor for severe harm to Channel 14 coverage
- StrongBitton Rosen: Chief of Staff made political decision on Azaria record, against defense minister
- StrongHillel Bitton Rosen attacks security approach: 'Eliminate terrorists, not contain them'
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