Palestinians ask Agence France-Presse: Their news was not considered “pro-Israel” enough

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Fabrice Fries, CEO of Agence France-Presse, was questioned by a Senate committee because his news was not deemed “pro-Israel” enough.

As the war between Israel and Hamas marks a month, Fabrice Fries, CEO of Agence France-Presse, and foreign news editor Phil Chetwynd have been questioned by a Senate committee for a notable reason.

They criticize Hamas for not being described as terrorist

In your news “Anti-Semitic, Jewish, Islamic” Agence France-Presse, which does not use such expressions, is the target of criticism for not being “pro-Israel” enough in its news about the war between Israel and Hamas.

The agency specifically targets Hamas members. “terrorist” He was criticized for not using the word.

Fries: The accusations are violent

In news from Agence France-Presse about the Israeli attacks on Gaza ‘prejudiced’ act and “Pro-Palestine” In response to the accusations directed against him by the news, Fries said in his testimony before the committee that these accusations “Dangerous and despicable” He stressed that it was.

A rule that has been in place for more than 20 years

“terrorist” Fries points out that the publication’s policy is not to use the word without citing the source.“This rule has been in effect for more than 20 years and applies to everyone without exception.” He said.

Fries, AFP ‘independent’ From publishing “side” With the emphasis that it cannot be considered

They were targeted by far-right members of parliament

Agence France-Presse was also criticized for not writing an article in French immediately after the Israeli government published footage of the surprise Hamas attack.

Far-right deputies told AFP “French-Palestinian Agency”

Agency by saying agency ‘Rising anti-Semitism’ He accused the government and demanded that the government be held accountable.

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