Bardugo Refuses Channel 12 Interview Over 'Blood Libel' Against IDF Soldiers
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Likud member Yaakov Bardugo refused to be interviewed by Channel 12, stating he would not appear on a channel that "fabricated a blood libel against IDF soldiers." Channel 12 had aired a promo questioning the absence of Bardugo and ministers Shlomo Karai, Dudi Amsalem, and Miri Regev from their programs. Bardugo asserted his decision was personal and invited viewers to watch Channel 14.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yaakov Bardugo refused to interview with Channel 12 over its coverage of IDF soldiers.
- Bardugo called Channel 12's reporting on soldiers a "blood libel" and demanded an apology.
- Channel 12 aired a promo questioning the absence of Bardugo and three ministers from interviews.
- The promo suggested a silencing of "Mizrahi voices" within the Likud party.
- Bardugo invited viewers to watch Channel 14 instead of Channel 12.
Channel 12 News aired a promotional clip questioning the absence of prominent Likud figures, including ministers Shlomo Karai, Dudi Amsalem, Miri Regev, and Likud member Yaakov Bardugo, from their interviews. The promo hinted at a potential silencing of these figures, particularly those identified as "Mizrahi voices" within the Likud party.
In response, Yaakov Bardugo clarified that his absence from Channel 12 is a personal decision. He stated, "I am simply not willing to be interviewed on your channel, which fabricated a blood libel against IDF soldiers and is not willing to apologize." Bardugo explicitly rejected the implication that he or others were being forcibly silenced.
Bardugo further invited viewers to watch him and the other mentioned Likud members on Channel 14 instead. The Channel 12 promo had posed the question, "Where have Karai, Bardugo, Amsalem, and Regev disappeared to? Who is shutting the mouths of the Mizrahi Knesset members in the Likud?"
Bardugo's statement directly addressed the promo, asserting his refusal to appear on Channel 12 due to its coverage of IDF soldiers, which he characterized as a "blood libel" for which the channel has not apologized. This exchange highlights a significant media dispute and political tension.
Mentioned
