JOTAM CONFINOS MASTERCLASS I AT UNDGÅ KRITIK

Sådan tystes kritikere og publikum fremmedgøres

Se og lær, når Jotam Confino, den selvudnævnte “ekspert” i mellemøstlige forhold, demonstrerer sin tilgang til journalistisk debat — blokér først, stil aldrig spørgsmål.

I endnu en opsigtsvækkende opvisning i professionel akrobatik indtager Jotam Confino igen rollen som “ekspert” i sit seneste sociale medie-optrin. Men da han mødes med selv den mindste kritik, vælges den sikre løsning: blokering frem for dialog.

TRIN 1: UDNÆVN DIG SELV SOM EKSPERT

Sørg for løbende at minde offentligheden om din enestående ekspertise – især hvis den er lige så efterprøvelig som en luftspejling.

TRIN 2: BLOKÉR KRITIKERNE

Hvorfor forsvare dine synspunkter, når du blot kan trykke på bloker-knappen? Debat er trods alt overvurderet.

TRIN 3: UNDGÅ ANSVAR

Intet signalerer professionalisme som konsekvent ansvarsfralæggelse. Hvis ingen kan svare, kan ingen være uenige.

Konsekvenserne af professionel undvigelse

Confinos strategi underminerer ikke blot journalistikkens grundprincipper, men illustrerer også,
hvordan offentlig tillid og troværdighed systematisk kan nedbrydes. Ved at lukke munden på kritikere
– særligt dem som, som Niels, stiller kritiske spørgsmål – sikrer Confino, at fortællingen forbliver uimodsagt.
Ganske enkelt fordi der ikke længere er nogen tilbage til at modsige den.

EKSPERT? ELLER BARE EKSPERT I AT UNDGÅ

Jotam Confino vinder næppe priser for diplomati, men hans metoder til at undvige kritik er bemærkelsesværdige.
Aspiranter til journalistfaget kan tage ved lære: sådan sikrer man, at ens karriere bliver lige så kortlivet
som de kritiske kommentarer i ens feed.

I journalistik, hvor fri udveksling af idéer og ansvarlighed er grundlæggende værdier,
kan Confinos tilgang meget vel sætte en ny standard — for hvad man ikke bør gøre.
Næste gang man kalder sig ekspert, bør ekspertisen række længere end til blot at blokere dem, der er uenige.

Den satiriske tilgang fremhæver de indbyggede modsætninger i at påstå professionel autoritet,
samtidig med at man aktivt undergraver journalistikkens fundamentale værdier.

Liste over personer og hændelser, der belyser Jotam Confinos temperament

JOTAM CONFINOS FAR

Faderens strenge råd: “Du skal respektere andre, men hvis nogen slår dig, så slå hårdere tilbage.”
Dette prægede Confinos konfronterende tilgang og bidrog til en aggressiv stil både privat og professionelt.

SIMON WEBER (BARNDOMSVEN)

Simon beskriver Jotam som meget direkte og ikke bange for at stå op for sig selv i vennekredsen –
et træk, der viste sig tidligt.

GENTAGNE KONFLIKTER PÅ SOCIALE MEDIER

På platforme som X (tidligere Twitter) har Confino gentagne gange reageret aggressivt på kritik,
involveret sig i offentlige skænderier og konsekvent nægtet at ignorere modspil.

AFGANG FRA TV 2

Confino forlod TV 2 under dramatiske omstændigheder, hvor han offentligt kritiserede Rasmus Tantholdt
og udtalte, at han ikke ønskede at være hans “gulvklud” – et eksempel på hans konfrontatoriske stil
også i professionelle sammenhænge.

KRITIK FRA OFFENTLIGE PERSONER (ISAM B OG ASMAA ABDOL-HAMID)

Efter at Asmaa Abdol-Hamid anklagede Confino for at fungere som agent for israelsk propaganda,
valgte han at reagere juridisk. Hans stærke og reaktive adfærd flyttede konflikten fra debat til retssystemet.

BARNDOMSREDE

Confino har selv fortalt, at han som barn havde svært ved at styre sit temperament og næsten smadrede
sin computer i frustration over at tabe i computerspil – et tidligt tegn på vrede og impulsivitet.

Kilde:

Journalisten.dk

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Konklusion

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De gennemgående mønstre i Jotam Confinos adfærd peger på, at hans konfrontatoriske stil ikke er tilfældig,
men konsekvent. Reaktioner præget af afvisning, blokering og juridiske modsvar frem for dialog indikerer
en grundlæggende modvilje mod kritik og åben debat.

Tidlige beretninger om temperament og frustration, kombineret med gentagne konflikter i voksenlivet,
understøtter billedet af et vedvarende mønster snarere end enkeltstående episoder. Vanskeligheder ved at
håndtere modspil rejser spørgsmål om den følelsesmæssige robusthed, der er nødvendig for at udøve
balanceret og ansvarlig journalistik.

Samtidig rejser tætte forbindelser til politiske aktører og en konsekvent vinkling i dækningen af
Israel-Palæstina-konflikten legitime spørgsmål om bias og rolleforståelse. Når personlige relationer og
professionel praksis flyder sammen, udfordres både troværdighed og uafhængighed.

SLÅ I BORDET, BLOKÉR KRITIKKEN – OG GÅ VIDERE

Den manglende vilje til at engagere sig i substansiel kritik – særligt på sociale medier – peger på en
journalistisk svaghed: en afvisning af den granskning, som er en forudsætning for faglig integritet.

Samlet set tegner der sig et billede af en praksis, der udfordrer centrale journalistiske principper som
åbenhed, ansvarlighed og pluralisme. På den baggrund fremstår Confinos adfærd ikke som et aktiv, men som
en belastning for journalistikkens troværdighed.

Kilde:

Journalisten.dk

CONCERNS REGARDING FUJ NOMINEE

AND POTENTIAL EXTERNAL INFLUENCE

A LETTER TO FUJ, FORENINGEN FOR UNDERSØGENDE JOURNALISTIK

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding a recent discovery that has alarmed me profoundly. As a strong believer in the mission of FORENINGEN FOR UNDERSØGENDE JOURNALISTIK (FUJ) to promote investigative journalism in Danish media, I am shocked by the recent developments I have encountered.

THE ‘EXPERT’ WHO CAN’T TAKE CRITICISM

MY OBSERVATIONS ON JOTAM CONFINO’S RESPONSE AND CONCERNS ABOUT HIS OBJECTIVITY

Recently, I’ve been closely following the work of Jotam Confino, a journalist who contributes to outlets like B.T. and several international media. During my research, I noticed a clear pattern in Confino’s coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict, which seemed consistently one-sided, often favoring the Israeli perspective. Given my observations, I reached out to him with straightforward questions, hoping for an open discussion about whether he acknowledges any bias in his reporting.

TERRORSTATE ISRAEL PROPAGANDA: AN INVESTIGATION INTO BIAS AND INFLUENCE

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has long been a point of global controversy, with many questioning the media’s portrayal of events. Among the journalists who have faced criticism is Jotam Confino, whose coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict has been accused of showing a clear pro-Israel bias. Asmaa Abdol-Hamid, a former politician from Enhedslisten, has openly questioned Jotam Confino’s bias, calling out what she perceives as pro-Israel propaganda in his reporting.

In one of her public posts, Abdol-Hamid asked a critical question: “Is Confino an influence agent for the occupation and apartheid state of Israel?” Her bold statement raises legitimate concerns about Jotam Confino’s bias and whether his reporting can be trusted as objective journalism, or if it is influenced by a pro-Israel agenda.

PROPAGANDA AND MEDIA BIAS

The influence of the Israel lobby is a well-documented phenomenon. Articles like Is the Israel Lobby for Real? explore how powerful lobbying groups work to shape narratives in favor of Israel, often downplaying or justifying the occupation of Palestine. The question of media bias becomes especially concerning when the journalists reporting on the conflict are potentially aligned with such influential entities.

Confino’s alleged bias is further complicated by his public associations and the perception that he may be sympathetic to the Israeli government. His involvement in pro-Israel narratives is not an isolated case. The Israeli state has been accused of waging an information war, attempting to manipulate the global narrative in its favor. The Information War and Hamas Charter examines this tactic, revealing how Israel seeks to label Palestinian resistance movements as inherently terroristic, while downplaying its own actions.

THIS IS HOW PROPAGANDA WORKS

Propaganda efforts by the Israeli state are not a secret. In fact, there are clear guidelines on how the narrative should be shaped to the global audience. One stark example of this is the Israel Project’s 2009 Global Language Dictionary, a document that outlines strategies to frame Israel’s actions in a favorable light. You can view the document here. The language guide demonstrates how carefully crafted messaging is used to manipulate international perceptions of the Israel-Palestine conflict, ensuring that Israel is portrayed as a victim and Palestinians as aggressors.

THIS IS HOW PROPAGANDA WORKS

Propaganda efforts by the Israeli state are not a secret. In fact, there are clear guidelines on how the narrative should be shaped to the global audience. One stark example of this is the Israel Project’s 2009 Global Language Dictionary, a document that outlines strategies to frame Israel’s actions in a favorable light. You can view the document here. The language guide demonstrates how carefully crafted messaging is used to manipulate international perceptions of the Israel-Palestine conflict, ensuring that Israel is portrayed as a victim and Palestinians as aggressors.

VOICES OF RESISTANCE AND CENSORSHIP

The case of Israeli soldiers who have refused to participate in military actions against Gaza, such as this powerful story, shows a stark contrast to the pro-Israel narratives often seen in mainstream media. These voices of dissent are frequently sidelined, further perpetuating pro-Israel bias in global coverage.

It becomes vital to ask: how much of this is carefully crafted propaganda? And if this is the case, should journalists like Jotam Confino be held accountable for reinforcing these narratives, either intentionally or through biased reporting?

BOYCOTT AND RESISTANCE AGAINST ISRAELI PROPAGANDA

Movements like the Boycott Israel campaign work to bring awareness to the oppression of Palestinians by encouraging economic and cultural resistance. This article delves deeper into the goals of the boycott, aiming to disrupt the flow of support that sustains the occupation. The goal is not just to raise awareness but to challenge the powerful mechanisms, including media influence, that keep the occupation in place.

It is disheartening to see young, inexperienced journalists being exposed to these one-sided narratives so early in their careers. The case of Claes Theilgaard, a student invited by the Israeli embassy after just one year of studies, raises serious questions about how these invitations are used to create early alliances and influence the media landscape.

A CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

If Jotam Confino and other journalists are contributing to the propaganda machine of the Israeli state, it’s imperative that the journalistic community addresses this. Organizations like the Foreningen for Undersøgende Journalistik (FUJ), which has nominated Confino for a prize, should reassess whether such a candidate aligns with their values of promoting objective, unbiased investigative journalism.

As Asmaa Abdol-Hamid continues to speak out, the responsibility falls on all of us to critically evaluate the information we consume and to demand accountability from those who shape our understanding of global events.