Ex-Haaretz Editor Bani Tzipor Joins Channel 14
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- Bani Tzipor joins Channel 14 as a TV panelist.
- Tzipor was recently dismissed from Haaretz after nearly 40 years.
- He cited his political views and management fatigue as reasons for dismissal.
- His departure was part of wider layoffs at Haaretz.
Journalist Bani Tzipor, who recently served as the editor of the Culture and Literature section at the newspaper Haaretz, has joined Channel 14 as a panelist. Tzipor, known for his right-leaning political views and controversial statements, was reportedly dismissed from Haaretz after nearly four decades.
During his first appearance on the Channel 14 program "Shva," hosted by Yehuda Schlesinger, Tzipor was welcomed and asked about his transition. He described joining Channel 14, which is identified with the Israeli right-wing, as a significant move, comparing it to a religious prohibition, but stated he would not speak ill of his former employer.
When asked about the reasons for his dismissal from Haaretz, Tzipor suggested it was due to his "unusual views" and that the management had "gotten tired of me." He mentioned that the decision was conveyed to him by publisher Amos Schocken and editor Alof Ben, who told him "goodbye."
Tzipor also noted that his dismissal was part of a broader wave of layoffs at Haaretz, which also affected journalist Neri Livneh and illustrator Eran Volkovsky, both long-serving contributors.