News 14 Anchors React to Likud List Shakeup
News anchors at Israel's Channel 14 reacted with a mix of humor and excitement after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the inclusion of their colleague, commentator Yaakov Bardugo, in the 11th spot on the Likud party's Knesset list. Bardugo's placement, a reserved spot likely to ensure his election, prompted immediate responses from his fellow broadcasters.
Judah Schlesinger, Bardugo's co-host, posted a humorous video attempting to reach Bardugo by phone, which went unanswered. Schlesinger, smiling, assured viewers that their program would continue as usual despite Bardugo's potential move from the studio to the Knesset. He later quipped on social media about the exodus of colleagues, including Bardugo, Itzik Bonzel, and David Peter, to politics, joking that only a few remained on his panel.
Milan Amar, a Channel 14 reporter, expressed warm congratulations to Bardugo, praising his character and wishing him success. Lital Shemesh, anchor of the Saturday night news edition, also joined the playful reactions, humorously questioning what would remain of her panel after several members were seemingly recruited for political roles by Netanyahu.
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