Elite Unit Fighters Criticize Politician for Interviewing on Channel 12

Fighters from the elite 'Kokh 100' unit have expressed disappointment and anger towards attorney David Peter, who is slated to run for the Likud party, after he appeared for an interview on Channel 12. The unit's members stated that the news channel has not yet taken responsibility or apologized for its coverage concerning them, which they claim caused them significant harm. The fighters are urging public figures who support them to refrain from giving interviews to Channel 12 until an apology is issued.

Peter, who was not among those who apologized, defended his decision to be interviewed, stating he has consistently fought for the soldiers using legal means, including in the Supreme Court, and will continue to voice his positions wherever necessary. He explained that his interview was intended to warn against Gadi Eisenkot's alleged plan to form a minority government with the support of Arab parties.

In August 2024, Channel 12 published leaked footage and serious allegations against the Kokh 100 fighters related to the Sde Teiman affair. The soldiers and their supporters have labeled the report a "blood libel" that severely damaged them. Subsequently, the indictment against the fighters was dropped, partly due to evidentiary challenges and violations of their right to a fair trial.

Following the initial report, several coalition ministers and Knesset members announced they would boycott Channel 12 until the outlet retracted its publications and apologized to the soldiers. Criticism has resurfaced in recent months whenever a public official has agreed to be interviewed on the channel despite the boycott call.