Israeli Journalist Ruviv Drucker Slams Colleague Amit Segal Over Leaked Texts
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Journalist Ruviv Drucker attacked colleague Amit Segal on air, comparing his alleged communication with aide Yonatan Ourich to "court journalists" serving dictators. Drucker warned that if Prime Minister Netanyahu wins the upcoming election, Segal's critics might be imprisoned. The criticism comes amid leaked text messages attributed to Segal.
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- Ruviv Drucker criticized Amit Segal over alleged text messages with aide Yonatan Ourich.
- Drucker compared Segal's relationship with Ourich to "court journalists" serving dictators.
- Drucker issued a warning regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu and the upcoming elections.
- Drucker suggested Segal's critics could face imprisonment if Netanyahu wins.
- The criticism follows the publication of alleged text messages attributed to Segal.
Israeli journalist Ruviv Drucker strongly criticized fellow journalist Amit Segal on air, following the publication of alleged text messages between Segal and Yonatan Ourich, an aide. Drucker likened Segal's relationship with Ourich to that of "court journalists" serving dictators.
Drucker concluded his remarks with a pointed warning directed at Prime Minister Netanyahu, the upcoming elections, and the potential for legal action against those who published the messages. He argued that the public interest in the matter outweighs any potential privacy concerns for Segal, who is reportedly facing criminal charges and serious investigations.
"Unless, of course, Netanyahu wins in two weeks," Drucker stated. "From now on, Segal is working hard. Not for scoops, but to put his critics in jail."