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In February 2012, Jodi Rudoren became Times Jerusalem bureau chief. Like Bronner, Steven Erlanger, James Bennet, Deborah Sontag, and others before her, she's Jewish.
Critics ask why does The Times consistently post Jews in Israel. Ethnic nationals aren't assigned to other foreign correspondent positions.
Times Ochs and Sulzberger controlling families are Jewish. In 1992, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr. succeeded his father as publisher and board chairman. Whether or not Jews alone get Jerusalem assignments, expect pro-Israeli bias to continue. Perhaps it's easier for Jews.
Israeli critics hoped Rudoren's perspective might be fresh and less biased. Instead, it's same old, same old. In February 2012, Alison Weir asked "(w)ho is Jodi Rudoren?"
Previously she reported on domestic issues. Most recently, she headed The Times' education bureau. She speaks what she calls "functional Hebrew" but no Arabic.
It's unclear "how much time, if any, she spent in Israel, whether she has family there, or whether she has" relatives in Israel's government or military.
Since 1984, notes Weir, Times Jerusalem bureau chiefs lived in a house acquired for Thomas Friedman when he held the post. He now serves as lead foreign policy columnist. He's ethically challenged like other Times professionals.
The home is stolen property. It once belonged to a Palestinian family. In Israel's War of Independence, they were dispossessed and lost everything. They and descendants can't return.
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