Channel 13 Faces Turmoil Amidst CEO Transition and Correspondent Controversy
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Channel 13's news division is in a leadership transition with its CEO departing and a new one facing a cooling-off period. The company is now dealing with a controversy after a report revealed its US correspondent, Suleiman Maswadeh, stayed at a lobbyist's home. Maswadeh is expected back in Israel this week for an internal inquiry.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Channel 13's US correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh stayed at a lobbyist's home, sparking internal controversy.
- The news company is currently undergoing a leadership transition with its CEO departing.
- Incoming CEO Itay Dankner must observe a four-month cooling-off period.
- Maswadeh is expected to return to Israel and face an internal investigation.
Channel 13's news division is experiencing a period of transition, with current CEO Tali Ben Ovadia set to depart after the upcoming elections. Her successor, Itay Dankner, faces a four-month cooling-off period before assuming the role. Amidst this leadership change, a report by Haaretz has caused significant unrest within the company. The report revealed that Suleiman Maswadeh, Channel 13's correspondent in the United States, stayed at the home of lobbyist Jay Potalik last month. Maswadeh is expected to return to Israel by the end of the week, and company management is reportedly planning to question him about the matter.
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