The halo effect shields NGOs from media scrutiny
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“The Israeli and foreign media uncritically, even eagerly, promote the NGO’s politicized agenda, regardless of the NGO’s credibility or the veracity of the allegations.” “However, journalistic integrity demands an equal duty to ask tough questions of NGOs and critically examine their claims. Human rights groups deserve the same scrutiny as any other actor in the theater of the Arab-Israeli conflict – no more, but certainly no less.”