Channel 12 Accused of Misleading Promo for "Meet the Press"
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Channel 12 is facing accusations of misrepresenting guests in a promotional video for its "Meet the Press" program. The promo suggested interviews with Arie Deri and Itamar Ben-Gvir, both of whom have denied plans to appear. Channel 12 has not yet commented on the allegations.
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- Arie Deri and Itamar Ben-Gvir deny plans to be interviewed on Channel 12's "Meet the Press".
- Channel 12's promo for "Meet the Press" suggested Deri and Ben-Gvir would be guests.
- Yaakov Asher confirmed his participation in the program.
- Asher's appearance on a program airing during Shabbat has caused controversy.
- Channel 12 has not responded to claims of misrepresentation.
Channel 12's promotional material for its upcoming "Meet the Press" program has drawn criticism, with allegations of misrepresentation regarding the guests. The promo suggested that Arie Deri, chairman of Shas, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of National Security, would be interviewed on the program airing this Saturday. However, sources close to Deri have vehemently denied this, calling the promo "a lie and falsehood" and stating that Deri has no intention of participating. They have reportedly demanded that Channel 12 remove his name from the promotion. Similarly, Ben-Gvir's office has denied his planned appearance on the show.
His participation has sparked controversy within the Haredi community, as the program begins broadcasting before Shabbat concludes. Asher's associates and supporters of Rabbi Dov Lando have explained that the interview will be filmed on Friday and aired after Shabbat. Despite this explanation, the decision for Asher to appear on a program that broadcasts during Shabbat hours has raised significant questions concerning the values represented by his party.
Channel 12 has not yet responded to the accusations of misrepresentation regarding Deri and Ben-Gvir's supposed participation, leaving questions about the basis for their inclusion in the promo and the impression created for viewers.
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