Tuesday, July 15, 2003
I don't know whether the Israeli policy of boycotting the BBC is right or wrong - it's certainly a huge risk - but it sure does feel good.
Israel News : Jerusalem Post Internet Edition
The British Broadcasting Corp., whose coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has infuriated Jerusalem, will not be invited to attend Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's briefing for senior British journalists in London on Tuesday, officials in Jerusalem confirmed Monday.
The decision culminates days of discussion on the matter, including an exchange between Ambassador to the UK Zvi Shtauber and the Foreign Ministry on the wisdom of imposing sanctions on the BBC. [...]