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Haaretzⓘ (Hebrew: הארץ, "The Land") is an Israeli newspaper, founded in 1919. It is published in Hebrew, with an abridged English edition published as an annex to the International Herald Tribune edition distributed in Israel. Hebrew and English editions also appear on the Internet.

In comparison to the other daily Hebrew newspapers, Maariv and Yedioth Ahronoth, Haaretz is relatively high brow, with longer articles, smaller print, fewer pictures and daily science and literature pages. Its views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict tend to be left of center, particularly due to the reporting of Amira Hass and, to a lesser extent, Gideon Levy. Haaretz strongly supported the Oslo Accords with the PLO. The position of the newspaper in Israel's religious spectrum is decidedly secular. Although space is often given to issues of social justice (exemplified by Ruth Sinai's frequent columns on this topic), the paper's editorial line on economical issues is primarily classical-liberal in the spirit of The Economist. It supports privatization, free-trade, reduction in welfare, lower taxes and strict fiscal practices.[citation needed]

Management

The newspaper's editorial line was defined by Gershom Schocken, who was editor-in-chief between 1939 and 1990. Haaretz is owned by the Schocken family. The current editor and managing editor are (resp.) David Landau and Tami Litani, who replaced Hanoch Marmari and Yoel Esteron in April 2004.

As of august 2006 DuMont Schauberg has been the owner of 25 percent of shares of the Haaretz group. This German publisher, based in Cologne, controls 4 percent of the German market with 4 daily newspapers, a dozen of other publications and shares in the various radio stations. The deal was negotiated with the help of the former Israeli ambassador to Germany Avi Primor. According to the CEO of the Haaretz group Amos Shocken the proceeds from the sale will allow the company to augment its stake at Walla! which is one of the most popular Internet sites in Israel.

Internet Editions

Haaretz also operates two online websites. See 'External links'.

Notable reporters and publicists in Haaretz

Supplements

On weekdays, Haaretz comes with several supplements containing feature articles, columns, television and radio listings and a quick crossword. Other supplements included during the week are:

  • All week -
    • News (including Op-Ed, political commentary)
    • Gallery (Culture and entertainment, television and radio listings)
    • TheMarker (business supplement)
  • Sunday - Sports (extended)
  • Wednesday - Literature
  • Friday -
    • Extended News
    • Mosaf Haaretz (weekend magazine)
    • Literature
    • Real Estate
    • Local news

Critics

Ran HaCohen wrote: "Neither Ha'aretz staff, nor its readers, nor its advertisers live on an isolated island. However, too many people in- and outside Israel seem to believe in this miracle, and that's when it becomes dangerous. Ha'aretz should be taken for what it is: a Zionist Israeli newspaper, operating in a rapidly deteriorating society. Just as it reflects this society, society's deterioration is reflected in it. Expecting to get an objective, non-partisan picture of Israeli-Palestinian realities from Ha'aretz is a dangerously naive illusion; even more so from its retouched English edition."[1]

References

  • Le Figaro, page 20, August 14 2006 (DuMont Schauberg's purchase of 25 percent of shares of the Haaretz group)

See also

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