Netanyahu Advisor Claims Channel 12 Editors Discussed Politics During Secret Meeting Post-Oct 7
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Yonatan Urich, an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claims Channel 12 editors Avi Weiss and Guy Sodri discussed bringing the opposition into the government during a secret meeting shortly after October 7th. Urich stated he intervened, calling the discussion inappropriate given the security situation. Sodri denied Urich's version, implying Channel 12 is investigating Urich. The exchange marks a new public confrontation between Urich and Channel 12 leadership.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yonatan Urich accused Channel 12 editors of discussing government formation with Netanyahu post-Oct 7.
- Urich claims he interrupted the meeting, stating "This is not the time for politics."
- Channel 12 editor Guy Sodri denied Urich's account, referencing "more of your testimonies."
- Urich retorted, accusing Channel 12 of spreading lies and engaging in biased reporting.
- The public dispute escalates tensions between Netanyahu's advisor and the news channel.
Yonatan Urich, an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has publicly accused senior Channel 12 News editors Avi Weiss and Guy Sodri of discussing government composition during a secret meeting with the Prime Minister just days after the October 7th Hamas attack. Urich claims he was present at the meeting, where Netanyahu presented the security situation and threat assessments. According to Urich, one of the editors asked why Netanyahu wasn't including the left-wing opposition in the government, suggesting he call Yair Lapid to join. Urich stated he interrupted the discussion, slamming the table and telling them, "This is not the time for politics," leading to the meeting's abrupt end. He further asserted that these editors, who he characterized as "left-wing," continue to manage Channel 12.
Guy Sodri, editor of Channel 12's main edition, denied Urich's account, responding with a jab that he was "just going over more of your testimonies." Sodri's response implied that Channel 12 continues to investigate Urich. Urich then retorted, accusing Sodri and Channel 12 reporters of spreading falsehoods and engaging in politically motivated reporting, suggesting Sodri should provide "the same hand that fed and continues to feed your reporters lies."
This public exchange escalates a conflict between Netanyahu's advisor and the news channel's senior staff, occurring amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Channel 12's reports on Urich's own investigations. Urich promised to reveal further details about the meeting and related events.
