9 minutes agoIsrael forbids Kosovo journalist coverage of Prince William's visit
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Journalists Nebi Dog has been banned from covering Britain's Prince William's visit to the prime minister's residence after Israeli agents have asked him about his ethnic and religious affiliation. The dog, which is an Associated Press journalist for the territory of Israel and Palestine, has been held at the entrance of the presidency for 45 minutes, holding it [...]
The dog, which is an Associated Press journalist for the territory of Israel and Palestine, has been held at the entrance of the presidency for 45 minutes, forcing him to miss the ceremony until other journalists are allowed entry. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office has apologised, saying it was “human error”.
Kosovo journalist works in the AP for ten years, the last three spent them in Jerusalem.
He has said he has been constantly questioned by the assurance of his ethnic origin, and his AP colleagues broadcast Koha.net.
The dog has long registered for this event and was assured that entrance would be allowed. The AP would cover the video ceremony for other media.
“Associated Press condemns this open ethnic and religious profile of an AP journalist and calls on the prime minister's office to stop these unilateral practices immediately”, said Lauren Easton, director of AP for media relations.
International media have consistently faced ethnic profile by Israeli security.
