Sky News Scandal: Deletion and Re-Editing of Video on Israeli Hooliganism Sparks Backlash
London (Quds News Network)- Sky News is under fire after deleting an original video that accurately reported violent attacks by Israeli football fans in Amsterdam. The deleted video exposed acts of violence and racist slogans by Israeli supporters, only to be replaced by a heavily edited version that has sparked criticism of biased reporting and misinformation.
Sky News faces major media controversy after initially publishing a video detailing violence and racism by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam. The video was quickly removed, sparking questions about its alignment with Western narratives. Here's the video. pic.twitter.com/aQ4igscXCQ
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The initial report, which captured Israeli hooligans attacking Dutch residents, was replaced by a new version that shifts the focus away from anti-Arab racism, instead emphasizing antisemitic attacks.
The change distorts the reality of what happened and omits critical context, such as the testimonies from Dutch victims.
The re-edited video now includes statements solely from a Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter, painting the attacks as reminiscent of October 7, while silencing the voices of those affected by the Israeli brutality.
Sky News even altered the accompanying post, removing references to anti-Arab chants and vandalism by Israeli fans. The original statement that politicians failed to acknowledge the violence against Dutch citizens was conspicuously deleted from the new video.
The scandal intensifies with the involvement of Sky News’ news editor, Sandy Rashty, who previously worked for the Jewish Chronicle and currently writes in it.
The Chronicle recently faced its own scandal involving disinformation linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The newspaper published fabrications such as Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s alleged plans to smuggle Israeli prisoners, as well as himself, to Iran, a scandal that the Israeli army acknowledged that it was made up by Netanyahu’s office.
Also, Rashty’s public support for the Israeli army raises concerns over her editorial decisions at Sky News.
A Dutch photographer who captured footage of Israeli fans attacking locals has demanded retractions from outlets that used her work to suggest the opposite narrative.
I am the creator of this video.
1. you are spreading fake news, this is a group of Maccabi supporters starting a fight and beating one Dutch man.
2. delete this content, I didn’t gave you permission.— iAnnet 🦋 (@iAnnetnl) November 8, 2024
As Sky News faces increasing pressure, the network’s credibility is now in question, with many stating that it is bowing to Israeli pressures in its coverage.
