Channel 13 Owner Courts Commentator Amit Segal Amidst Media Shakeups
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Channel 13's new owner, Assaf Rappaport, reportedly met with commentator Amit Segal to recruit him, though Segal is expected to stay at Channel 12. Meanwhile, Itay Dunkner was appointed CEO of Channel 13 News, replacing Tali Ben-Ovadia.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 13 owner met with commentator Amit Segal to recruit him.
- Amit Segal is expected to remain with Channel 12.
- Itay Dunkner appointed CEO of Channel 13 News.
- Tali Ben-Ovadia will leave her post after the elections.
- Channel 13 ownership transfer was recently approved.
Recent months have seen significant shifts in the Israeli media landscape, with numerous journalists and commentators moving between outlets. In a notable development, Assaf Rappaport, the new owner of Channel 13, reportedly met with prominent commentator Amit Segal on more than one occasion, attempting to recruit him. Despite these overtures, Segal is widely expected to remain with Channel 12.
These recruitment efforts come in the wake of a significant announcement that Itay Dunkner, formerly the VP of Programming for Keshet, has been appointed CEO of Channel 13 News. Dunkner is slated to succeed Tali Ben-Ovadia, who announced her departure following the upcoming elections. Ben-Ovadia had initially taken on the role temporarily in 2024 before being permanently appointed less than a year ago.
The management changes and recruitment activities occur shortly after the Second Authority Council approved the transfer of control of Channel 13 to Rappaport and the Merit fund.
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