Berkovich Slams Magal Over Remarks on Bereaved Families
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Media personality Eyal Berkovich attacked Yinon Magal for calling the Bibas family "despicable" and accusing them of a blood libel against Prime Minister Netanyahu. Berkovich suggested Magal apologize at the Bibas family's grave. Magal's colleague defended him, stating he meant no offense and has apologized. Meanwhile, bereaved families have filed a NIS 500,000 defamation suit against Berkovich for allegedly portraying them as politically manipulated.
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- Eyal Berkovich criticized Yinon Magal for calling the Bibas family "despicable" and accusing them of a blood libel.
- Berkovich suggested Magal should apologize at the Bibas family's grave.
- Magal's colleague Arel Segall defended him, stating the remarks were unintentional and an apology was made.
- Berkovich previously criticized Magal for Channel 14 not airing the October 7th ceremony.
- Bereaved families filed a NIS 500,000 defamation lawsuit against Berkovich and Reshet 13.
- The lawsuit alleges Berkovich portrayed bereaved families as politically manipulated.
Media personality Eyal Berkovich sharply criticized Yinon Magal, host of Channel 14's "HaPatriotim," for controversial remarks made about the Bibas family and other bereaved families.
Magal had attacked writers of the book "Mr. HaPekker," including families of fallen soldiers, hostages, and their relatives, referring to the Bibas family as "despicable and vile people" and accusing them of fabricating a blood libel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Berkovich responded on his radio show on 103FM, stating that Magal should "go to the grave of Bibas, light a candle, and say sorry."
Arel Segall, a journalist and panelist on "HaPatriotim," defended Magal, saying he is a good person and did not intend to offend the hostage families, suggesting the comment "came out a bit crooked" and that Magal had since apologized.
This is not the first time Berkovich has clashed with Magal. Previously, Berkovich criticized Magal on Instagram for Channel 14 not broadcasting the October 7th ceremony, calling Magal a "shofar" (a derogatory term for a sycophant).
Separately, the "Din VeTzedek" forum, along with bereaved families, has filed a NIS 500,000 defamation lawsuit against Berkovich and the broadcast franchisee Reshet 13. The lawsuit stems from statements made on Berkovich's program "Morah VeBerkovich," which allegedly portrayed forum members as being manipulated by the Prime Minister and the Likud party. The plaintiffs stated their prior requests for an apology were ignored, leading to the legal action. They rejected claims of political motives, asserting their right as bereaved families to seek answers and investigate the disaster, while emphasizing that criticism is legitimate but they should not be presented as political pawns.
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