Israeli Sports Journalist Attacked in Ireland, Not Surprised by Hostility
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
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- Israeli journalist Moti Pashketsky was attacked in Ireland.
- He was covering a press conference for the Sports Channel.
- Pashketsky stated he was not surprised by the hostility.
- He cited prior observations of animosity towards Israelis.
- The journalist described the incident as unprecedented bullying.
Sports Channel journalist Moti Pashketsky, currently in Ireland for his work, described an unusual incident where he was attacked during a press conference. Pashketsky stated that despite the severity of the event, he was not surprised by the hostility he encountered. "It's unpleasant, so many years in the profession and to see something like this, especially in an international setting," he commented. He explained that his lack of surprise stemmed from prior observations of what he perceived as an unusual attitude towards Israelis. "From the first game, I saw how much they detest us," Pashketsky said. He further elaborated that the behavior he experienced in Ireland was exceptional even considering his extensive experience as a journalist. "I have never encountered such behavior, such bullying," he stated, emphasizing the significant impact of the incident.
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