New York Post teams up with the Jerusalem Post to increase Middle East coverage

The New York Post will soon be carrying news from leading Israeli newspaper the Jerusalem Post. Both publications have revealed that the Post on Sunday will soon contain a 48-page edition of the Jerusalem Post. It will contain news on "politics and diplomacy, with some health and science and business, some arts and features, very strongly centered on Israel and the region," according to David Horovitz, editor in chief of the Jerusalem Post.

Richard Pérez-Peña of the New York Times points out that although "the Post may be best known as a gossipy, celebrity-obsessed tabloid", it has always paid close attention to the Middle East and taken a strongly pro-Israel stance. This move will further enhance that stance, and is described by the Jerusalem Post as a "newspaper breakthrough that brings together the world's two largest Jewish communities".

Some publications have chosen to cut expensive international reporting posts in order to save money recently - the New York Post's decision to collaborate with the Jerusalem Post will allow it to continue with it's in depth coverage of the Middle East.

Source: New York Times