Avi Maoz Criticizes Coalition Members for Breaking Boycott of Channel 12

Member of Knesset Avi Maoz has publicly criticized fellow coalition members, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Minister Amichai Chikli, for resuming interviews on Channel 12. Maoz urged them to uphold the boycott, which was initiated following a controversy involving soldiers from the "100 Force" unit.

Maoz stated that the coalition members should not forget the "blood libel" and alleged disgrace directed at the soldiers. He emphasized his support for the "100 Force" soldiers, asserting that "the entire nation of Israel is with you." He also called on his colleagues to "preserve your values, preserve the honor of our sons, our fighters. Do not be interviewed on Channel 12."

Maoz, who leads the "Noam L'Yisrael" party, was among the first to announce he would not be interviewed on Channel 12 after the incident. His remarks come as several ministers and Knesset members from the ruling coalition have recently appeared on the channel, reneging on previous commitments to avoid interviews until an apology was issued to the "100 Force" soldiers and related publications were removed.

Both Minister Ben-Gvir and Minister Chikli have been interviewed on Channel 12 in recent days, despite the declared boycott stemming from the "100 Force" affair.