Channel 13 Reporter Accuses Netanyahu of Constant Lying
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Channel 13 News legal affairs correspondent Aviad Glickman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "lying as he breathes" following a Channel 14 interview. Netanyahu, during the interview, denied meeting an Egyptian official and rejected a state inquiry led by Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit. Glickman has a history of criticizing Netanyahu and the government, recently targeting the draft law and the "Flydubai" incident. His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from right-wing figures like Meni Assig.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 13 reporter Aviad Glickman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "lying as he breathes."
- Netanyahu denied meeting an Egyptian intelligence official during a Channel 14 interview.
- The Prime Minister rejected a state commission of inquiry headed by Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit.
- Glickman previously criticized the government's handling of the draft law and burden sharing.
- A right-wing activist, Meni Assig, strongly criticized Glickman's reporting and commentary.
Aviad Glickman, Channel 13 News's legal affairs correspondent, has become a prominent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Glickman, who closely covers the "Case of the Ages" and the justice system, frequently faces criticism from Netanyahu's circle and aligned media outlets, who label him a "mouthpiece" for the State Prosecutor's Office. Conversely, Glickman often sharply criticizes Netanyahu's political and legal actions on air and social media.
During a special interview with Netanyahu on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program, hosted by Yinon Magen, the Prime Minister addressed several pressing issues. Netanyahu also stated he would not agree to a state commission of inquiry headed by Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit.
While Channel 14 and its supporters celebrated the interview as a media coup, journalists from competing channels reacted differently. Glickman, after viewing Netanyahu's statements, posted on X that the Prime Minister "lies as he breathes."
This is not Glickman's first controversial statement. He recently criticized the government and its supporters regarding the draft law and burden sharing, accusing the right-wing camp of hypocrisy. Glickman argued that the government's actions, which exempt an entire sector from conscription while increasing the burden on reservists, indicate a desire not to draft Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews).
Glickman's criticism has also extended to international incidents, such as the "Flydubai" flight crisis where an Omani pilot allegedly attempted to crash the plane. Glickman sarcastically compared the incident to the October 7th attacks, suggesting the Prime Minister knew of the potential danger but allowed Israelis to board the flight. This comment angered scriptwriter and right-wing activist Meni Assig, who attacked Glickman as a "lowly journalist" contributing to Channel 13's low ratings.
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