A Jordanian broadcaster rejects accusations of publishing anti-Semitic content material that led a German broadcaster to droop a decade-long cooperation settlement
AMMAN, Jordan — A Jordanian broadcaster on Monday rejected accusations of publishing anti-Semitic content material that led a German broadcaster to droop a decade-long cooperation settlement.
Amman-based Roya TV stated in an announcement that it “regrets the declared choice” of worldwide German broadcaster Deutsche Welle to droop the partnership. It added the Arab media group was the goal of “a hostile marketing campaign” from events it didn’t identify.
On Sunday, Deutsche Welle stated anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic content material and caricatures distributed by the favored Jordanian channel’s social media platforms have been “undoubtedly not in line with the values of DW,” forcing the German firm “to re-evaluate the cooperation.”
“We’re really sorry that we didn’t discover these disgusting photos,” stated Guido Baumhauer, a senior government with Deutsche Welle.
In Monday’s assertion, Fares Sayegh, Roya’s chief government, pressured that the “criticism of unlawful, inhumane or racist actions by Israel as a state” needs to be differentiated from anti-Semitism.
The German public broadcaster’s partnership preparations contain Deutsche Welle supplying journalistic content material. Sayegh stated his channel had “a profitable skilled relationship” with Deutsche Welle.
Israel and Jordan made peace in 1994 and have shut safety ties, however the settlement is unpopular amongst Jordanians. Furthermore, diplomatic relations have been strained lately over tensions on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, and Israel’s enlargement of Jewish settlements within the occupied West Financial institution.