Channel 14 Hosts Urge Channel 12 Journalist Amichai Segal to Join Them
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Podcast hosts Yotam Zimri and Itamar Fleishman urged Channel 12 News journalist Amichai Segal to join Channel 14, criticizing his colleagues for public remarks about his alleged texts with an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The hosts defended Segal, calling his colleagues' actions "disgusting" and emphasizing his importance to Channel 12. They suggested Segal's long tenure and high journalistic standards warrant private discussions over public criticism. The discussion occurred amid public debate on journalistic ethics and loyalty.
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- Podcast hosts Yotam Zimri and Itamar Fleishman called on Channel 12 journalist Amichai Segal to move to Channel 14.
- They criticized Segal's Channel 12 colleagues for publicly discussing his alleged texts with PM Netanyahu's advisor.
- Zimri stated Segal is "stronger than Channel 12" and "pays the salary" for many on the channel.
- The hosts argued that any issues with Segal should have been handled privately, not publicly.
- They compared Segal's journalistic quality favorably to other Channel 12 reporters.
In a recent episode of the podcast "Two Bad Friends," co-hosts Yotam Zimri and Itamar Fleishman discussed Channel 12 News journalist Amichai Segal amid controversy over his alleged text messages with Yonatan Urich, a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Zimri and Fleishman voiced support for Segal, criticized his colleagues at Channel 12, and encouraged him to consider moving to Channel 14. Zimri directly addressed Segal, saying, "Amichai, come home," suggesting he leave Channel 12 for Channel 14.
The public discussion surrounding the incident has raised questions about the boundaries between journalistic ethics and loyalty to colleagues. Channel 12 staff members Michal Pe'ilan and Chen Lieberman had previously criticized Segal's conduct concerning Urich. Yinon Magal, host of "The Patriots" on Channel 14, reacted to their criticism by stating, "Class in the 12 News panic: Michal Pe'ilan stabs a colleague in her system, Amichai Segal."
Zimri strongly opposed the public criticism from Segal's colleagues, calling it "disgusting" and questioning how they could treat a friend that way. He expressed admiration for Segal, stating, "I love Amichai Segal, and Amichai Segal is stronger than Channel 12." Fleishman humorously suggested Segal could operate with extreme informality at Channel 12, even calling Urich casually, implying his position should afford him such leeway.
The podcast hosts argued that Segal's long-standing relationships with his colleagues should have been given more weight. They contended that any grievances should have been addressed privately with Segal rather than publicly. They believe a private conversation would have allowed Segal to explain his perspective.
Comparing Segal to other Channel 12 journalists, they stated, "In terms of journalism, he is Messi, compared to Hapoel Marmorek," highlighting a perceived vast difference in quality. Zimri further emphasized Segal's importance to Channel 12, claiming, "It's unpleasant to say to many of you, he pays the salary; you don't understand how many people are still holding onto this channel by their fingernails, and it's only because of Amichai Segal." Fleishman concluded by reiterating the call for Segal to consider moving to Channel 14, suggesting, "I think his time has come."
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