Bardugo Refuses Channel 12 Interview, Citing Soldier Smear
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Journalist Yaakov Bardugo refused an interview with Channel 12, accusing the network of defaming IDF soldiers. Bardugo, who is running for the Knesset on the Likud list, confirmed that Channel 12 had approached him for interviews. He described the network as "the defaming channel of the State of Israel" and cited an incident he claims reached the Hague. Bardugo stated that appearing on such a channel would be disrespectful to himself and his political move.
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- Journalist Yaakov Bardugo refused an interview with Channel 12, accusing it of defaming IDF soldiers.
- Bardugo is running for the Knesset on the Likud party's list, securing the 11th spot.
- He confirmed that Channel 12 had approached him for interviews through the Likud spokesperson's office.
- Bardugo called Channel 12 "the defaming channel of the State of Israel."
- He cited a video of atrocities that he claims reached the Hague, for which no apology was issued.
- Bardugo stated that appearing on Channel 12 would be disrespectful to himself and his political move.
Journalist Yaakov Bardugo, formerly a political commentator and presenter for Channel 14, has recently gained prominence after being assured a spot on the Likud party's list for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections. Bardugo, known for his controversial statements and strong support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the right-wing government, recently appeared on the television program "Sheva" hosted by Yehuda Schlesinger. He stated his refusal to appear on Channel 12, accusing the network of defaming IDF soldiers. Bardugo confirmed that Channel 12 had indeed approached him for interviews, with several programs contacting the Likud spokesperson's office. He asserted that his absence from Channel 12 does not mean he is invisible, noting a recent 22-minute interview he gave. Bardugo characterized Channel 12 as "the channel of easy questions," contrasting it with "the defaming channel of the State of Israel," and cited a video of atrocities that he claims reached the International Criminal Court in The Hague, for which no apology has been issued. He dismissed claims that rival television channels were saving him for closer to the elections, explaining that he needed a break and that it would be disrespectful to himself and his political move to immediately continue in the same vein. Most importantly, he reiterated that one must not appear on a channel that has defamed IDF soldiers, referencing an incident on February 28 that he claims endangered Israel, a danger the Prime Minister also highlighted.
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