Right-Wing Creator Slams Channel 12 Anchor Over 'Ethnic' Monologue
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Right-wing creator Meni Assayag fiercely criticized Channel 12 anchor Keren Marciano's monologue on ethnic issues, accusing her of exploiting her heritage for political purposes and serving the left. Assayag linked her comments to the 'Koa Miah' affair, alleging racist motives by her network against Mizrahi soldiers. He concluded by urging Israeli women to stay true to their roots, warning against selling their souls for success, and referencing ongoing political divides.
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- Meni Assayag accused Channel 12 anchor Keren Marciano of exploiting her Moroccan heritage for political gain.
- Assayag called Marciano's monologue 'cheap and inferior populism' serving the left-wing agenda.
- He linked her comments to the 'Koa Miah' affair, alleging racist coverage of Mizrahi soldiers.
- Assayag urged Israeli women to stay true to their roots and values.
- The exchange highlights ongoing ethnic and political tensions in Israel.
Prominent right-wing creator and screenwriter Meni Assayag has launched a sharp attack on Channel 12 news anchor Keren Marciano, criticizing her recent monologue on the 'ethnic issue.' Assayag, known for his vocal criticism of Israeli media, particularly Channel 12, accused Marciano of exploiting her Moroccan heritage for political gain and catering to what he termed 'left-wing gangs' who invented and perpetuate racism.
In an open letter posted on X, Assayag sarcastically praised Marciano's monologue as 'impressive, moving, educational, stunning, and heartwarming,' but stated it did not resonate with him or any Jew who understands cheap populism. He claimed Marciano only invokes her roots when it serves the left-wing agenda, suggesting that her network's creative team, possibly from the show 'Eretz Nehederet,' might have been involved in crafting a 'racist and toxic sketch' against right-wing Mizrahi public figures.
Assayag further linked Marciano's monologue to the controversial 'Kach 100' (Koa Miah) affair, which he described as the 'most terrible blood libel in Israeli media history.' He alleged that Channel 12 pursued the soldiers involved due to their dark skin and Mizrahi heritage, associating them with violence and criminality. Assayag contrasted this with Marciano's alleged silence on this affair, questioning her sincerity.
Concluding his critique, Assayag offered his own message to Israeli women, urging them to invest in education and break glass ceilings while staying connected to their roots and values, and never selling their souls for fame or fortune. He ended with the controversial statement 'No Kaplan, No Massacre,' reflecting ongoing political and ethnic tensions in Israel, where even prime-time monologues become battlegrounds in a cultural war.
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