Am Israel Party Accuses Channel 14 Reporter of Fake News and Personal Vendetta
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The "Am Israel" party has fiercely attacked Channel 14 reporter Boaz Golan, accusing him of "absolute fake news" and "personal revenge" after he reported two candidates were considering leaving the party. Party leader Ofir Vinter's list denied the report, with candidate Dovidi Ben Zion explicitly refuting claims he is leaving. Ben Zion stated he is committed to the party and will not retreat, despite alleged internal issues and poll numbers mentioned by Golan.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The "Am Israel" party accused reporter Boaz Golan of "absolute fake news" and "personal revenge."
- Golan reported that two candidates on the "Am Israel" party list were considering withdrawing.
- Candidate Dovidi Ben Zion explicitly denied reports that he is considering leaving the "Am Israel" party.
- The "Am Israel" party alleged Golan is acting out of "improper personal motives" and "personal revenge."
- Golan cited party standing, internal polls, and statements on a Palestinian state as reasons for the alleged withdrawals.
The "Am Israel" party, led by Ofir Vinter, launched a sharp personal attack on Channel 14 reporter Boaz Golan on Tuesday. The party accused Golan of spreading "absolute fake news" and acting out of "improper personal motives" following his report that two candidates on the "Am Israel" list were considering withdrawing.
The party issued a sweeping denial, stating Golan "operates obsessively and out of improper personal motives against Am Israel, once again caught in a lie and an attempt to construct a false and imaginary reality." They further criticized him, saying his report was "another absolute fake news from the creator of someone who has forgotten basic ethics and is motivated solely by personal revenge."
The "Am Israel" party expressed disappointment, noting, "We thought that for one evening, just before October 7, Golan would cease his lies, but it seems there is no day, hour, or minute he will not exploit the channel's platform as part of his false propaganda campaign against the Am Israel party."
Golan's report, aired on Channel 14, claimed that two candidates on Vinter's list were contemplating leaving, with one potentially announcing his departure soon. Golan specifically named Dovidi Ben Zion, citing the party's standing, a poll showing it with only 2%, and discomfort over statements regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state as reasons for the alleged hesitation.
Ben Zion himself refuted the report, stating, "In recent days, interested parties have been trying to spread lies that I am 'abandoning' or leaving my home party, Am Israel. So to all those who are worried and spreading this, save your energy." He affirmed, "I am not going anywhere, I am not leaving and not retreating. I am staying here with full force, more committed than ever, and continuing to work and act for the party and for the people of Israel with full vigor." He concluded, "We continue to work for the right, we are not deterred by lies!"
