Feiglin Appears on Channel 12 News Amidst Boycott Over "Unit 100" Report
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party, was interviewed on Channel 12's "Meet the Press" program, despite the channel's ongoing boycott by public officials over its reporting on the "Unit 100" soldiers at Sde Teiman. The soldiers' charges were dropped in March, but Channel 12 has not apologized, leading to a public outcry. Feiglin's interview comes as other politicians have also resumed interviews with the channel, despite the lack of an apology.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moshe Feiglin interviewed on Channel 12 despite boycott over "Unit 100" report.
- Channel 12 has not apologized to "Unit 100" soldiers after charges were dropped.
- Public officials continue to boycott Channel 12 demanding an apology.
- Feiglin criticized PM Netanyahu's accountability for October 7th.
- Other ministers have also resumed interviews with Channel 12.
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party and a candidate for the upcoming elections, appeared for an interview on Channel 12's "Meet the Press" program on Saturday evening. This appearance comes despite the network not yet issuing an apology to the soldiers of "Unit 100" regarding its reporting on the Sde Teiman detention facility affair. Feiglin's decision to grant an interview to the channel, which is currently the subject of public protest and a boycott by several public officials, raises questions about accountability, especially as he himself has called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign following the October 7th attacks.
The interview took place against the backdrop of ongoing calls to boycott Channel 12, stemming from the broadcast of an edited video from the Sde Teiman facility and serious allegations attributed to "Unit 100" soldiers. The video sparked significant public and international outcry. In March, charges against five soldiers from "Unit 100" were dropped, partly due to evidentiary issues, procedural flaws, and violations of the right to a fair trial.
Following the controversy, several ministers and Knesset members from the national camp announced they would refrain from interviews with Channel 12 until a public apology was issued to the soldiers. Some also demanded disciplinary action and a clear apology. However, in recent months, some public officials, including Ministers Amichai Chikli, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Gideon Sa'ar, have resumed interviews with the channel despite the demands remaining unmet.
Feiglin, who is seeking to return to the Knesset, joined this group of politicians by giving an interview before the requested apology was provided. During his interview, Feiglin criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating he should have resigned on October 7th, though Feiglin affirmed his continued support for Netanyahu's bloc. The article highlights the apparent contradiction in Feiglin demanding accountability from the Prime Minister while choosing to be interviewed by a media outlet that has not yet apologized to the soldiers.
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