Channel 14 Under Fire for 'Disgusting' Remarks About Oct. 7 Victims
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli media outlet Channel 14 is facing backlash after commentators made disparaging remarks about organizers of a civilian memorial for the October 7th attacks. Activist Yair Fink fiercely criticized the channel, detailing the personal losses of the organizers, including family members murdered on October 7th and a hostage killed accidentally by IDF forces. In a separate incident, Channel 14 commentator Shlomo Filber accused Channel 12's reporting on the Prime Minister of harming the IDF and pointed to former Military Secretary Avi Gil's knowledge of events.
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- Channel 14 is being heavily criticized for "disgusting" remarks made about organizers of an October 7th memorial ceremony.
- Activist Yair Fink defended the organizers, detailing their personal losses from the October 7th attacks.
- One organizer, Omri Shafroni, lost four family members murdered in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th.
- Another organizer, Jonathan Shemeriz, had his brother Alon killed by IDF forces after escaping Hamas captivity.
- Channel 14 commentator Shlomo Filber criticized Channel 12's reporting on the Prime Minister as harmful to the IDF.
Channel 14 is facing severe criticism following remarks made on air about the organizers of a civilian memorial ceremony for the October 7th events. During a broadcast, the channel described the organizers as "three politicians, three very radical left-wing people," specifically naming Omri Shafroni and Jonathan Shemeriz and questioning their motives. This sparked a strong reaction from activist Yair (Yaya) Fink, who is ranked fifth in the "Democrats" party. Fink posted a video condemning the channel's statements, calling them "disgusting" and highlighting the personal tragedies of the organizers. He explained that Shafroni lost four family members, including 11-year-old twins, who were murdered in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th. Fink also detailed that Shemeriz's brother, Alon, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, escaped his captors after more than two months, but was then accidentally shot and killed by IDF forces. Fink further criticized the Channel 14 panelist who made the remarks, identifying her as the former spokesperson for a politician who frequently changes parties, and accused her of working for a "propaganda channel."
Separately, Channel 14 commentator Shlomo Filber recently voiced strong criticism against investigative reports by Channel 12. Filber argued that these reports, which accuse the Prime Minister, are backfiring against the IDF. He claimed that revelations by former Military Secretary Avi Gil only strengthen the evidence of "criminal negligence" by the security leadership on the night of October 7th. Filber specifically pointed to Gil, stating that he "knew everything in real-time, understood everything in real-time."
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