Haaretz
Israeli daily newspaper of record with a liberal stance.
Haaretz (Hebrew: הָאָרֶץ, lit. It is published in Hebrew and English in the Berliner format, and is also available online. Haaretz is Israel's newspaper of record, known for its left-wing and liberal stances on domestic and foreign issues.
- Field
- Newspaper
- Nationality
- Israeli
- Known for
- Israel's newspaper of record; left-wing and liberal editorial stance
- Circulation (2022)
- Third-largest in Israel
- Format
- Berliner
Lore & Background
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Reader's Guide
Haaretz has long been considered Israel's most influential daily newspaper despite its relatively low circulation. The paper opposes continuing the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and consistently supports peace initiatives. It is supportive of weaker elements in Israeli society, such as sex workers, foreign laborers, Israeli Arabs, Ethiopian immigrants, and Russian immigrants. Haaretz uses smaller headlines and print than other mass circulation papers, devoting more space to political analysis. Its editorial pages are considered influential among government leaders. The paper has been described by various international media as left-wing, liberal, and Israel's most vehemently anti-settlement daily. Its readership includes members of Israel's intelligentsia and political and economic elites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haaretz?
Haaretz is an Israeli daily newspaper that functions as the country's newspaper of record. Its Hebrew name translates to 'The Land [of Israel].'
What political stance is Haaretz known for?
The paper is widely identified with left-wing and liberal editorial positions on both domestic Israeli issues and foreign policy.
In what format and languages is Haaretz published?
It is printed in the Berliner page format and available in both Hebrew and English, with an additional online edition.
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