Channel 12 Reporter Slams Channel 14 Host Over Remarks on Oct. 7 Nova Party
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Channel 14 host Yinon Magal's comments about a Buddha statue at the Nova festival on Simchat Torah have drawn sharp criticism from Channel 12 reporter Yaron Avraham. Magal's remarks, which he reiterated despite past controversy, were called "outrageous" by Avraham, who stated he was restraining himself from cursing on air.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 14 host Yinon Magal again discussed a Buddha statue at the Nova festival.
- Magal stated it bothers him that Jews danced with a Buddha statue.
- Channel 12 reporter Yaron Avraham called Magal's statements outrageous.
- Avraham said he was holding his tongue to avoid cursing on air.
- The incident highlights ongoing tension between the two media personalities.
Channel 14's program "HaPatriotim" (The Patriots) has once again sparked controversy following comments made during a panel discussion on the October 7th massacre. During a discussion about the Simchat Torah celebrations at the Nova music festival site, panelist Avi Shoshan remarked that dancing near a Buddha statue during the holiday constituted "idol worship." This echoed a sentiment previously expressed by host Yinon Magal in January 2024, who had also drawn criticism for stating that people dancing with a Buddha statue at the festival bothered him. Magal had attempted to clarify his earlier remarks, stating he did not blame any victims and respected their memory. However, he reiterated his discomfort, saying, "It bothers me that Jews are dancing with a Buddha statue. What can you do. It's a correction that one dances with the Torah." Magal's comments were made in reference to the Simchat Torah celebrations held recently at the Re'im site, which had already angered some bereaved families.
Channel 12 reporter Yaron Avraham sharply criticized Magal's statements on the program "Shva Im Gidon Oko" (Seven with Gideon Oko). Avraham stated, "Listen, what is there to say. These are truly outrageous statements. I am really holding my tongue so as not to curse on air." This exchange highlights an ongoing animosity between Magal and Avraham, with previous incidents including Magal mocking criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and criticizing Avraham's reporting on Netanyahu's visit to the Emirates, suggesting Avraham exaggerated the story and that Netanyahu's announcement of the visit was timed to preempt a planned trip by Naftali Bennett.
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