Channel 12 Commentator Meets With Channel 13 Head Amidst Management Shakeup

Channel 13 is reportedly making significant efforts to bolster its news division, including a recent meeting between Assaf Rappaport, who is slated to lead the network, and Amit Segal, the political commentator for Channel 12. The meeting, according to a report in TheMarker, was part of an attempt to recruit Segal to Channel 13. Despite the meeting, market speculation suggests Segal is unlikely to leave Channel 12. Neither side has commented on the report, leaving Segal's status and any potential move to the rival news company uncertain.

The meeting occurs as Channel 13 undergoes substantial changes. The company's board recently approved the appointment of the new CEO as its new CEO. The new CEO, who comes from Channel 12, will succeed Tali Ben-Ovadia, who announced her departure after the upcoming elections. The new CEO has served as Channel 12's broadcast schedule deputy director since early 2019, contributing to strategy, content, and program development. He is expected to lead Channel 13's ongoing operations, focusing on expanding its digital presence, establishing a new studio, and developing additional distribution channels.

Concurrently, Yarden Bitran was recently appointed as the news company's deputy content director. Following his appointment, the new CEO stated he accepted the role with "great responsibility" and intends to collaborate with staff to strengthen the news division. Idan Elrom, Channel 13's acting CEO, thanked Ben-Ovadia for her service and highlighted the new CEO's significant journalistic and managerial experience.