TV Studio Erupts After Host Calls Netanyahu Critic 'Charming'
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A Channel 14 television program descended into a heated argument after host Avi Shoshan called Galia Elbin, who has mocked Prime Minister Netanyahu's supporters, a "charming woman." Co-host Linoy Bar expressed disgust at the compliment, leading to a verbal exchange where Shoshan defended his statement. Shoshan asserted that his self-worth is not dependent on Elbin's opinion, despite feeling hurt by her past remarks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avi Shoshan called Galia Elbin a "charming woman" on Channel 14, sparking a studio argument.
- Co-host Linoy Bar reacted with disgust to the compliment, given Elbin's criticism of Netanyahu supporters.
- Shoshan defended his remark, stating he heard Elbin's comments directly and understood their meaning.
- Bar, also of Moroccan descent, expressed disgust hearing another Moroccan praise Elbin.
- Shoshan stated his self-worth is not determined by Elbin's opinion or approval.
A heated confrontation erupted on Channel 14's "B'Sheva" program when podcast host Avi Shoshan described Galia Elbin as a "charming woman." This occurred despite Elbin's previous disparaging remarks about supporters of Prime Minister Netanyahu. Host Linoy Bar reacted with disgust to Shoshan's compliment, stating, "I am disgusted." Shoshan defended his remark, questioning Bar's reaction and stating, "What did you want, that I should flip a table on her?"
Bar expressed her dismay, particularly as Shoshan, who is also of Moroccan descent, praised Elbin despite her mockery of Netanyahu voters. "When I hear another person who is Moroccan saying she is a charming woman, I am disgusted," Bar said. Shoshan countered that he had heard Elbin's comments directly and understood their meaning. "I sat with her. I heard it to my face. I am Moroccan from both sides, not half Moroccan," he stated, adding that despite feeling hurt, he does not believe Elbin's statements should undermine his self-worth.
Shoshan further elaborated that his choice to be offended by someone is personal. "My self-respect and my confidence do not depend on her opinion of me," he explained. "I don't need anyone's stamp of approval, and our wisdom and strength is knowing that we are much bigger than this."
