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| ⚫ | '''David Landau''' (1947 - ) is a London-born Israeli journalist and newspaper editor. Landau was editor-in-chief of the Israeli newspaper [[Haaretz]] from 2004-2008.<ref>Haaretz: Israel's Liberal Beacon, The Nation http://www.thenation.com/docprint.mhtml?i=20070924&s=glain</ref> He was the founder and editor-in-chief of the paper's English edition from 1997 to 2004.<ref>[http://www.editorsweblog.org/print_newspapers/2004/02/haaretz_israel_new_editorinchief.php ''Haaretz'', Israel: new editor-in-chief - Editors Weblog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Before joining Haaretz in 1997, Landau was the diplomatic correspondent of [[The Jerusalem Post]] for 12 years, and its managing editor for four years. |
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'''David Landau''' (1947 - ) is a London-born Israeli journalist and newspaper editor. |
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==Biography== |
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| ⚫ | David Landau grew up in the [[Golders Green]] neighborhood of [[London]].<ref>http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s19s236&SecId=236&AId=59603&ATypeId=1</ref> He studied law at [[University College]], [[London]]. Landau, an [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jew]], is married to Jackie, a rehabilitation teacher of visually-impaired children. They have three children. |
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==Journalistic career== |
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| ⚫ | Landau was editor-in-chief of the Israeli newspaper [[Haaretz]] from 2004-2008.<ref>Haaretz: Israel's Liberal Beacon, The Nation http://www.thenation.com/docprint.mhtml?i=20070924&s=glain</ref> He was the founder and editor-in-chief of the paper's English edition from 1997 to 2004.<ref>[http://www.editorsweblog.org/print_newspapers/2004/02/haaretz_israel_new_editorinchief.php ''Haaretz'', Israel: new editor-in-chief - Editors Weblog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Before joining Haaretz in 1997, Landau was the diplomatic correspondent of [[The Jerusalem Post]] for 12 years, and its managing editor for four years. |
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| ⚫ | Landau was hired as a cub reporter for the paper in 1967, during the [[Six-Day War]]. At the time, he was studying at a [[Haredi]] [[yeshiva ]]in Jerusalem and refused to return to England despite his family's entreaties. <ref>http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s19s236&SecId=236&AId=59603&ATypeId=1</ref>Later, he was one of the organizers of the walkout staged by Jerusalem Post journalists claiming the paper's owner was commandeering its editorial line and seeking to turn the paper into a platform for right-wing views.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CEED6103AF931A35752C0A966958260 Editor's Note; Outcry Erupts at The Jerusalem Post Over New Publisher's Editorial Bent - New York Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Landau's book ''Piety and Power: The World of Jewish Fundamentalism,'' was published in 1993. In 1996, Landau collaborated with former prime minister [[Shimon Peres]] on his memoirs, ''Battling for Peace.'' Landau was the first Israeli journalist to interview Egyptian president [[Anwar El Sadat|Anwar Sadat]]. <ref>[http://journalism.berkeley.edu/events/details.php?ID=31 UC Berkeley Journalism - Events - David Landau<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Landau was hired as a cub reporter for the paper in 1967, during the [[Six-Day War]]. At the time, he was studying at a yeshiva in Jerusalem and refused to return to England despite his family's entreaties. <ref>http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s19s236&SecId=236&AId=59603&ATypeId=1</ref>Later, he was one of the organizers of the walkout staged by Jerusalem Post journalists claiming the paper's owner was commandeering its editorial line and seeking to turn the paper into a platform for right-wing views.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CEED6103AF931A35752C0A966958260 Editor's Note; Outcry Erupts at The Jerusalem Post Over New Publisher's Editorial Bent - New York Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Controversy== |
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| ⚫ | Landau's comments in 2007, in which he reportedly told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that "Israel wants to be raped by the U.S." in order to achieve a settlement with the Palestinians, stirred up controversy at the time.<ref name="JewishWeek">[http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c41_a1531/News/Short_Takes.html The Jewish Week News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1198517229566&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Ha'aretz editor: Israel wants to be raped | Jerusalem Post<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Landau's book ''Piety and Power: The World of Jewish Fundamentalism,'' was published in 1993. In 1996, Landau collaborated with former prime minister [[Shimon Peres]] on his memoirs, ''Battling for Peace.'' Landau was the first Israeli journalist to interview Egyptian president [[Anwar El Sadat|Anwar Sadat]]. |
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| ⚫ | Landau comments in 2007, in which he reportedly told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that "Israel wants to be raped by the U.S." in order to achieve a settlement with the Palestinians stirred up controversy at the time.<ref name="JewishWeek">[http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c41_a1531/News/Short_Takes.html The Jewish Week News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1198517229566&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Ha'aretz editor: Israel wants to be raped | Jerusalem Post<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 08:58, 18 May 2008
David Landau (1947 - ) is a London-born Israeli journalist and newspaper editor. Landau was editor-in-chief of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz from 2004-2008.[1] He was the founder and editor-in-chief of the paper's English edition from 1997 to 2004.[2] Before joining Haaretz in 1997, Landau was the diplomatic correspondent of The Jerusalem Post for 12 years, and its managing editor for four years.
Biography
David Landau grew up in the Golders Green neighborhood of London.[3] He studied law at University College, London. Landau, an Orthodox Jew, is married to Jackie, a rehabilitation teacher of visually-impaired children. They have three children.
Journalistic career
Landau was hired as a cub reporter for the paper in 1967, during the Six-Day War. At the time, he was studying at a Haredi yeshiva in Jerusalem and refused to return to England despite his family's entreaties. [4]Later, he was one of the organizers of the walkout staged by Jerusalem Post journalists claiming the paper's owner was commandeering its editorial line and seeking to turn the paper into a platform for right-wing views.[5] Landau's book Piety and Power: The World of Jewish Fundamentalism, was published in 1993. In 1996, Landau collaborated with former prime minister Shimon Peres on his memoirs, Battling for Peace. Landau was the first Israeli journalist to interview Egyptian president Anwar Sadat. [6]
Controversy
Landau's comments in 2007, in which he reportedly told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that "Israel wants to be raped by the U.S." in order to achieve a settlement with the Palestinians, stirred up controversy at the time.[7][8]
References
- ^ Haaretz: Israel's Liberal Beacon, The Nation http://www.thenation.com/docprint.mhtml?i=20070924&s=glain
- ^ Haaretz, Israel: new editor-in-chief - Editors Weblog
- ^ http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s19s236&SecId=236&AId=59603&ATypeId=1
- ^ http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s19s236&SecId=236&AId=59603&ATypeId=1
- ^ Editor's Note; Outcry Erupts at The Jerusalem Post Over New Publisher's Editorial Bent - New York Times
- ^ UC Berkeley Journalism - Events - David Landau
- ^ The Jewish Week News
- ^ Ha'aretz editor: Israel wants to be raped | Jerusalem Post