Media personality Israel Meir said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is 'dismantling the media from outside' by adopting a new election strategy that relies on podcasts and direct messaging to the Israeli public, bypassing traditional news outlets. According to Meir, the premier no longer needs the established media channels.
Media personality Israel Meir offered a sharp assessment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's evolving media strategy, stating that the premier is 'dismantling the media from outside' by bypassing traditional outlets in favor of podcasts and direct messaging to the public. Meir's analysis, posted via his social media accounts, describes a deliberate shift: Netanyahu no longer needs the established media channels, opting instead to communicate directly with voters ahead of the upcoming elections. The assessment comes amid a long-running rift between Netanyahu and much of the Israeli press corps, which the prime minister has frequently accused of carrying opposition talking points. The Zioneer has previously covered Netanyahu's attacks on the media and his stated preference for alternative platforms. The analysis is based on a single source and has not been independently corroborated; it reflects Meir's own interpretation of the premier's strategy.
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