Reshet 13 News CEO Resigns Amidst Ownership Change and Departures
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Reshet 13 News CEO Tali Ben-Ovadia resigns post-election.
- Her tenure faced war, low ratings, and legal battles.
- The resignation follows the channel's ownership transfer approval.
- Several veteran staff have recently left the network.
- Eli Rachlin, a 20-year anchor, is among those departing.
Tali Ben-Ovadia, the CEO of Reshet 13 News, has requested to end her tenure following the upcoming elections. Ben-Ovadia was initially appointed to the position on an interim basis in 2024 and assumed the role permanently less than a year ago. Her surprising resignation comes shortly after the Second Authority for Television and Radio approved the transfer of control of the channel to Asaf Rappaport and the Merit fund. Ben-Ovadia's time as CEO was marked by significant challenges, including the ongoing war, disappointing ratings, and a high-profile legal dispute with former anchor Netali Shem Tov. The channel has also seen numerous departures of veteran news personnel and anchors in recent months. Just two weeks prior, it was reported that Eli Rachlin, a long-serving anchor with approximately 20 years at Reshet 13, would be leaving his position.
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