Ex-IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichai Ederi Joins Channel 12 News
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
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- Avichai Ederi, former IDF Arabic spokesperson, joins Channel 12 News.
- He will serve as an analyst focusing on Arab affairs.
- Ederi spent 21 years as a prominent IDF media figure.
- He managed IDF social media and communicated with Arab audiences.
- His role included disseminating information during recent conflicts.
Avichai Ederi, who served for two decades as the IDF's Arabic-speaking spokesperson, is transitioning to civilian media. He will join Channel 12 News as an analyst specializing in Arab affairs. This move marks a new chapter for Ederi, a prominent figure in Israeli military communications.
During his 21 years in the IDF's Spokesperson Unit, Ederi became a recognizable face in the Arab world, managing the IDF's social media presence in Arabic and serving as a key voice for Israel internationally. He was deeply involved in disseminating messages to civilian populations in Gaza and Lebanon, including evacuation orders and warnings, particularly during the recent conflict.
Following his official departure from his spokesperson role, Ederi advised the IDF unit for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. The Arabic media portfolio within the IDF Spokesperson Unit has since been transferred to Lt. Col. Ella Va'uya, known as "Captain Ella."
In his new role at Channel 12, Ederi is expected to provide analysis and commentary on events in the Arab world and the Palestinian arena across the network's various broadcasts. This is his first journalistic position after more than twenty years in the military.
