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CTV

7/20/2009
  • Mar 23, 2011: CTV.ca removes profane, false and misleading commentaries which accused Israel of committing "genocide against the Palestinians" in an online forum after HRC complained.
  • Jun 5 2010: CTV apologizes for erroneously describing Gaza as being under “Israeli occupation” and commits to identifying future statements as disputed opinions: “Our report did indeed state that the protesters were decrying the "Israeli occupation" of Gaza and we appreciate your reminding us that the word "occupation" in this context is highly controversial. While, as you know, some groups do consider Israel to be an occupying power of the Gaza Strip because of its control of airspace and territorial waters, we agree with your point that reporters covering the conflict should also consider the fact that Israel and others disagree with this description for the reasons you have stated. As a general rule, CTV News clearly identifies controversial statements as opinion, so as not to leave the impression that we, as a fair and balanced news organization, share those beliefs. In this case, the line should have read, 'Hundreds of people stopped traffic....to decry...the anniversary of WHAT THEY DESCRIBE AS the Israeli occupation of Gaza..." I will immediately remind all of our editorial staff that we must always clearly identify these kinds of disputed descriptions as opinion.”
  • Feb 5 2008: According to a CTV Producer: "Thank you for your note and comment regarding our broadcast of January 26th. You are quite correct in pointing out that the use of the word "settlements" to describe Israeli towns was wrong and inappropriate. I will ensure that all of our editorial team is more vigilant in using words that can be misleading, particularly with regard to the sensitive situation in the Middle East. Thank you for bringing this to my attention."
  • Nov 26 2007: CTV.ca and Newsnet both reported yesterday that "Police raid (Israeli Prime Minister Ehud) Olmert's offices" in a super below the report and in a graphic in an online article. Contrary to this statement, the police raid of more than 20 government buildings and private offices Sunday did not include a raid at the Prime Minister's own offices. A CTV producer apologized for the error and reprimanded her staff writers.
  • Sept 11 2007: CTV news reported yesterday that: “Palestinian militants launched a rocket at an Israeli army base in Gaza early this morning. At least 69 soldiers were injured in the attack.” Contrary to this statement, the Zikim base is located in the northwestern Negev desert in southern Israel, not in the Gaza Strip. A senior producer of CTV News apologized for the error and removed the report from the CTV website.
  • June 29, 2006: CTV Newsnet falsely claimed that Israeli soldiers arrested Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, whereas in fact, no such arrest had taken place. CTV News staff were reprimanded.
  • Dec 5 2005: Video footage of Israeli checkpoint included in an online story about domestic Israeli politics without appropriate context. Error admitted; footage removed.

     

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