Reuters Corrects on Entebbe Hijacking
After the plane was diverted, the hijackers targeted Jews and not only Israelis, as Reuters had claimed. CAMERA prompted Reuters to correct its mistake.
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.
CAMERA Prompts AP Correction: East Jerusalem Not Palestinian Territory
CAMERA prompts correction of an AP article which had misidentified eastern Jerusalem as Palestinian territory, stating as fact Mahmoud Abbas' false claim at the United Nations. The AP correction subsequently appeared in multiple other news sites.
AFP Corrects: Entebbe Hijackers Singled Out Jews
CAMERA again prompts correction of an AFP article which incorrectly stated that the Entebbe hijackers singled out Israelis, keeping them hostage. In fact, the Palestinian and German terrorists singled out Jews, both Israelis and non-Israelis.
Huffington Post Arabic Removes Hamas Propaganda
In response to communication from CAMERA and its new Arabic department, the Huffington Post removes clips lifted from Hamas' Shehab News Agency, including a caption which refers to Israel as "the enemy" and "the occupation."
Times of Israel Corrects: U.S. Didn’t Consider Settlements Illegal
For the second time, CAMERA prompts correction of a Times of Israel story which incorrectly reported that the longstanding American position was that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. UPDATED:The Washington Post Corrects Claim That Israel Used Iranian Drone As ‘Pretext’ For Attack
A Washington Post caption about Israel's response to an Iranian drone attack unfairly impugns the motives of the IDF Haaretz Corrects: Nakba Commemoration Not Outlawed in Israel
AP Adds: Jordanian Was Killed After Attacking Israeli
Jerusalem Post, Haaretz Correct False Headline About Bonus for Civilians Who Catch Asylum Seekers
Times of Israel Clarifies About Palestinian Refugees
CAMERA prompts improved language in a Times of Israel article which was unclear about the number of living Palestinian refugees. The Times of Israel adds that the figure is in the low tens of thousands.