Channel 14 Analysts Urge Amit Segal to Leave Channel 12
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Channel 14 analysts Yotam Zimri and Itamar Fleishman have urged Channel 12 commentator Amit Segal to leave his current network. They criticized how Segal is treated by his colleagues and praised his significant contribution to Channel 12's ratings, with Fleishman stating Segal "pays the salary." Zimri compared Segal favorably to other commentators and suggested it was time for him to move on.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Channel 14 analysts Yotam Zimri and Itamar Fleishman called for Amit Segal to leave Channel 12.
- Fleishman claimed Amit Segal is stronger than Channel 12 and "pays the salary."
- The analysts criticized Segal's treatment by his Channel 12 colleagues.
- They stated Segal is a key factor in Channel 12's high viewership.
Prominent analysts Yotam Zimri and Itamar Fleishman from Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" program have called on senior political commentator Amit Segal of Channel 12 News to "return home" and leave the news company where he has worked for many years. Speaking on the "Tzemed Ra'im" podcast, the two sharply criticized the treatment Segal receives from his colleagues at Channel 12.
Fleishman stated that "fraternal ethics are 300 times more important than journalistic ethics," adding, "I love Amit Segal." The analysts argued that Segal is a primary driver of the channel's high viewership ratings. "Amit Segal is stronger than Channel 12, it's unpleasant to say for many of you, he pays the salary," Fleishman declared. He further asserted that Segal personally retains a significant portion of the audience, claiming, "You don't understand how many people are still holding on, unfortunately, and Amit, you are sinning in this, holding on by their fingernails to this channel thanks to Amit Segal."
He concluded with a direct call, stating, "I think his time has come."
