Amit Segal Responds Cynically to Criticism: 'I'll Resign and Take Stock'

Channel 12 political commentator Amit Segal responded cynically to criticism leveled against him during a radio interview on Tuesday. A listener, speaking with radio host Barak Seri, expressed anger over Segal's journalistic practices and alleged that many journalists at Channel 12 fear criticizing Segal's controversial statements. The listener specifically mentioned fellow journalist Ben Caspit, who co-hosts the TV program 'Meet the Press' with Segal, claiming Caspit is afraid to challenge Segal.

Seri defended his colleagues, stating that it's untrue that no one criticizes Segal and that people are not afraid in Israel. He also defended Caspit, explaining that as a colleague who co-hosts shows with Segal, he must be mindful of their working relationship. The listener, however, insisted that journalists have a duty to report the truth regardless of personal relationships, arguing that such fear leads to the "downfall of the State of Israel."

Following the heated exchange, Segal sent a sarcastic message to Seri, which Seri read on air. "Tell him that I will resign at his request and take stock," Segal's message stated, which Seri clarified was a cynical response to the listener's criticism.