Radio Host Guy Peleg Faces Backlash for Harsh Remarks to Technician Shaked Morag
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Radio host Guy Peleg of 103fm faced public criticism for his harsh remarks toward technician Shaked Morag during a live broadcast, accusing her of poor performance and lateness. Morag later clarified their good rapport and said the comments were meant humorously. The incident sparked calls for radio management to address Peleg's conduct.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Guy Peleg criticized technician Shaked Morag on air for poor performance and lateness.
- Peleg compared Morag unfavorably to Maccabi Haifa's leadership style.
- Morag said she shares good chemistry with Peleg and was not offended.
- She prefers to avoid political discussions on air and welcomes sports topics.
- Online critics accused Peleg of disrespecting women and urged radio management to act.
- The controversy highlights gender sensitivity issues in Israeli media.
Radio host Guy Peleg of 103fm sparked controversy on Thursday due to his critical and harsh tone toward technician Shaked Morag during a live broadcast. Peleg accused Morag of "running away from the ball" and compared her leadership unfavorably to that of Maccabi Haifa, stating that "great players do not wait for the ball but move to get it." He also reprimanded her for arriving late to the show, emphasizing that "great players arrive on time and prepare," and told her, "you are fading away."
Following the incident, Morag responded to the public uproar by clarifying that she shares a good working relationship with Peleg. She explained that he encourages her to take a more prominent role on air despite her discomfort with speaking, especially about politics. Morag stressed that their exchanges are meant to be humorous and cynical, and she is not personally offended. She invited listeners to engage with her on sports or non-political topics.
The incident drew criticism from online communities, including the Srugim news network, where some accused Peleg of disrespecting women and called on the radio station's management to intervene. The episode highlights ongoing sensitivities around gender and communication styles in Israeli media environments.
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