Reuters has pulled a controversial article discussing the wait of a Palestinian mother, Najat El Agha, for her son's release from prison. The article, released on February 25, faced backlash for suggesting that her son Diaa El Agha was linked to Israel's Mossad, a claim that Reuters could not substantiate. This decision followed critiques from media watchdogs highlighting the unfounded connection to a murder victim. The original story has been replaced by an editor's note, and no substitute version will be published.
Reuters withdrew a controversial story linking a Palestinian murder victim to Israel's Mossad, unable to verify the claims made by the victim's family.
The article documented a mother's wait for her son's release from prison but faced backlash for allegedly smearing a murder victim with unproven connections.
Critics accused Reuters of perpetuating misinformation that linked the victim to the Israeli spy agency, prompting the withdrawal of the piece from publication.
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