Los Angeles Times Corrects: Jerusalem Is Israel’s Capital
For the second time, CAMERA prompts correction of a Los Angeles Times article which wrongly cited Tel Aviv as shorthand for Israel's capital.
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Media Corrections
Accuracy and accountability are among the most important tenets of journalism. In combination, they mean media organizations are expected to publish or broadcast forthright corrections after sharing inaccurate information. The following corrections are among the many prompted by CAMERA’s communication with reporters and editors.
For the second time, CAMERA prompts correction of a Los Angeles Times article which wrongly cited Tel Aviv as shorthand for Israel's capital. Los Angeles Times Corrects ‘Palestine’ Terminology
For at least the sixth time in over a decade, CAMERA prompts correction in The Los Angeles Times of an inaccurate reference to "Palestine." AP Corrects: US Does Not Consider Settlements ‘Illegal’
CAMERA prompts an important Associated Press correction noting that the U.S. does not consider Israeli settlements illegal. AP's many clients are also correcting, include The New York Times, ABC, The Gazette (Montreal), and more.
CAMERA Prompts Los Angeles Times Correction on Gaza Occupation
After an extensive exchange with CAMERA, The Los Angeles Times corrects a book review passage which inaccurately characterized the Gaza Strip as still under Israeli occupation. CAMERA Prompts Los Angeles Times Correction on Western Wall
CAMERA prompts correction of a Los Angeles Times article which wrongly referred to the Western Wall as the last remnant of the Temple complex. In fact, there are many extant remains. Los Angeles Times Corrects After Underreporting Gaza Rocket Attacks
CAMERA prompts correction of a Los Angeles Times article which incorrectly reported that Friday's Gaza rocket attacks against Israel were the first since October. In fact, there were at least two monthly in November, December and January.
Los Angeles Times Makes First Move Towards Correcting Saree Makdisi Op-Ed
The Los Angeles Times takes a first, partial step towards clarifying Saree Makdisi's false claim that there are no high schools in Arab communities in Israel's south. Editors have yet to make clear, though, that more than 40 such schools exist.
LA Times Corrects Headline, Article on Palestinian Terrorism
Following a complaint from CAMERA, The Los Angeles Times amends a headline which grossly whitewashed Palestinian terrorism, depicting the perpetrators as victims. The paper also corrects that two, not one, Israeli civilians were stabbed Saturday. LA Times Corrects Caption That Downplayed Har Nof Atrocity
An erroneous Los Angeles Times caption minimized Ghassan Abu Jamal's heinous 2014 crime as "attacking a religious school," ignoring his multiple murder victims in Har Nof. The amended caption notes he killed five Israelis in a Jerusalem synagogue. CAMERA Prompts LA Times Headline Correction on Israeli Use of Live Fire
CAMERA prompts correction of a Los Angeles Times headline which falsely claimed "Israel will allow police to fire live ammunition at protesters," as if the cabinet's decision enabled the use of live fire on those waving flags and shouting slogans.