Channel 14 Appoints Boaz Golan as New Political Commentator
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Channel 14 has appointed journalist and presenter Boaz Golan as its new political commentator to bolster its election coverage. Golan, founder of the news site 0404, will join the main edition's commentary team. The move comes after former commentator Yaakov Bardugo transitioned into politics. Golan will continue to host his program "Ha'olam Ha'patoach" alongside his new duties.
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- Boaz Golan has been appointed as the new political commentator for Channel 14.
- The appointment aims to strengthen the channel's political coverage for upcoming elections.
- Golan is the founder of the news website 0404 and has a long media career.
- He will join the main edition's commentary team and continue hosting his program.
- This change follows Yaakov Bardugo's move from commentary to politics.
Channel 14 is strengthening its political coverage ahead of the upcoming elections by appointing journalist and presenter Boaz Golan as its new political commentator. Golan will join the main edition's team of commentators, focusing on political developments and the election campaign.
Golan is the founder of the news website 0404 and co-founded other media outlets. His extensive media career began in the 1990s, including roles as a reporter and presenter for Radio Haifa, and involvement in establishing sports publications and portals. He has held various presenting and editing positions at Channel 14, including "Ha'olam Ha'patoach," "Boker Tov Israel," "Arba Im Boaz Golan," and "Hadashot Ha'layla," and served as editor-in-chief of "Hadashot 20."
In his new role, Golan will contribute to the main edition's commentary team while continuing to host his program "Ha'olam Ha'patoach." This appointment follows the departure of Yaakov Bardugo from political commentary to enter politics.
In addition to his media work, Golan is active as a volunteer and spokesperson for the Carmel region of the United Hatzalah (a volunteer emergency medical service). In 2021, he announced the establishment of the Israeli social network "Makey" through his website 0404.
