Screenwriter Meni Assayag Slams Channel 12 Anchor Keren Marciano
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Screenwriter Meni Assayag penned a harsh open letter to Channel 12 anchor Keren Marciano, criticizing her monologue on Yinon Magal's remarks. Assayag accused Marciano of using her Moroccan identity selectively and alleged racist motives in Channel 12's reporting on IDF soldiers. He urged young women to stay true to their roots, not sell their souls for fame.
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- Screenwriter Meni Assayag harshly criticized Channel 12 anchor Keren Marciano in an open letter.
- Assayag accused Marciano of selectively using her Moroccan heritage for political gain.
- He alleged racist motives in Channel 12's reporting on IDF soldiers in the "Kohav 100" incident.
- Assayag also criticized the satirical show "Eretz Nehederet" for racist portrayals.
- He advised young women to stay connected to their roots and values.
- Assayag stated Marciano was "one of them" and her sermons were worthless.
Screenwriter Meni Assayag published a scathing open letter Tuesday to Channel 12 news anchor Keren Marciano, criticizing a monologue Marciano delivered regarding controversial remarks made by Yinon Magal. Assayag personally attacked Marciano, accusing her of selectively using her Moroccan heritage and making serious allegations against Channel 12.
Assayag claimed Marciano only highlights her Moroccan background when it serves a specific political stance, questioning her authenticity and accusing her of collaborating with those perpetuating racism against Mizrahi Jews. He also criticized the satirical show "Eretz Nehederet," which airs on the same network, alleging it portrays Mizrahi public figures from the right in a racist manner.
Furthermore, Assayag directed his criticism towards Channel 12's reporting on the "Kohav 100" incident, asserting that the coverage harmed IDF soldiers and Israel's reputation. He suggested the news staff harbored racist motives against the soldiers due to their origins and skin color, though the article notes these claims were not presented with evidence.
Assayag questioned why Marciano did not issue a similar protest regarding the "Kohav 100" incident and concluded by telling her, "You are one of them, and your tiresome sermons are worth nothing." He ended his letter by addressing young women from Israel's periphery, urging them to invest in themselves and break glass ceilings while staying connected to their roots and values, and never selling their souls for publicity or livelihood.