TV Host's Praising Interview With Former PM Bennett Sparks Outrage

Television host Maayan Adam has ignited a firestorm on social media following an interview with former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. During the broadcast last Friday, Adam showered Bennett with compliments, explicitly stating her affection for him and admitting she could not remain objective.

Adam's interview featured a highly personal tone, with her expressing a desire to see Bennett back in positions of power. She concluded the segment by saying, "Thank you, my beloved Bennett." These remarks drew sharp criticism from social media users who argued that such conduct deviates from journalistic objectivity, particularly a host expressing overt support and fondness for a political figure during an interview.

Television critic Einav Schiff commented on the controversy, drawing parallels to other instances of perceived bias in Israeli media. Schiff questioned whether other channels, like Channel 14, should at least attempt to find similar examples of perceived unprofessionalism from the opposing side. Yaron Magal, a host on Channel 14, sarcastically remarked, "Channel 14 is a propaganda channel," seemingly in response to the criticism leveled against Adam's interview.