Israeli Minister Slams Channel 12 for 'Rising Lies' Amidst Ratings Drop
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Communications Minister Shlomo Karai fiercely criticized Channel 12 on social media, accusing the network of spreading lies as its ratings fall. Karai presented data showing his frequent media appearances, refuting claims of his absence. He also alleged that Channel 12 is deliberately excluding Mizrahi Likud representatives from its broadcasts. This incident escalates the ongoing tensions between the Likud party and the television channel.
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- Minister Shlomo Karai accused Channel 12 of increasing falsehoods as its ratings decline.
- Karai stated he conducted 15 interviews in the past month, nearly one every two days.
- He alleged Channel 12 is removing Mizrahi Likud representatives from its screen.
- The minister presented data to counter claims of his own diminished media presence.
- The dispute highlights ongoing friction between the Likud party and Channel 12.
Israel's Minister of Communications, Shlomo Karai, launched a sharp attack on Channel 12 via social media, refuting claims about his media presence. Karai presented data indicating he gave 15 interviews in the past month, nearly one every two days, and more than double the number from the equivalent holiday period last year. He suggested his absence might be from home, given his busy schedule of interviews, field tours, and work at the Ministry of Communications.
Karai, a prominent voice within the Netanyahu loyalist camp of the Likud party, linked the accusations to the television channel's declining ratings. "The lower the ratings dive, the higher the level of lies rises," he wrote, adding that Channel 12 appears to be the one removing Mizrahi (Eastern) Likud representatives from the screen.
This confrontation adds to the already strained relationship between the Likud party and Channel 12, which has included interview boycotts and strong criticism of the channel's coverage. Karai, who is leading the government's communications reform, continues to position himself at the forefront of the struggle against major media outlets, enjoying full support from the party's voter base.
