News Anchor Yaara Zerad Announces Change in Role at Channel 14
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Channel 14 news anchor Yaara Zerad announced she will stop hosting her daily program "Five" this week, citing a complex personal year and a desire to pursue new projects. She assured viewers she is not leaving the channel but will appear less frequently. The decision follows the recent death of her father, an event that has deeply affected her. Zerad will continue to be part of Channel 14's broadcasts while developing new initiatives.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- News anchor Yaara Zerad is ending her hosting duties on Channel 14's daily program "Five" this week.
- Zerad stated she is not leaving the channel but will appear less frequently to develop new projects.
- The announcement follows a difficult personal period for Zerad after the recent death of her father.
- She expressed gratitude to viewers and her colleagues at Channel 14.
- Zerad will continue to be involved with Channel 14's broadcasts.
Yaara Zerad, a prominent anchor for Israel's Channel 14, announced on Saturday evening via social media that she will conclude her role as host of the daily program "Five" this week. Zerad explained that the decision follows extensive deliberation and a complex personal year. She clarified that this is not a departure from the channel but rather a shift to appearing less frequently, as she plans to focus on developing new personal projects.
In her post, Zerad expressed gratitude to her loyal viewers, acknowledging their daily interactions, messages, and support. She stated, "This week I will part with my program on Channel 14. After much thought and deliberation, I informed the channel's management that I will stop hosting the daily program." She further elaborated on her intention to pursue projects outside the channel and develop other interests.
Zerad emphasized that she will continue to appear on Channel 14, albeit with reduced frequency, and thanked her team for their dedication. She also praised Channel 14 for its significant impact on Israeli media and discourse, expressing pride in her contribution. "Thank you to the dear viewers who flood me with support and encouragement. There are none like Channel 14 viewers, we will continue to meet on screen," she concluded.
The announcement comes after a difficult period for Zerad, who recently lost her father, Shalom, shortly before the Sukkot holiday. Her father, a career soldier who immigrated to Israel from Morocco, left behind a wife and four children. Zerad had previously shared her profound grief and the ongoing struggle to process his loss, describing a constant sense of heaviness and a dark shadow accompanying her days and nights.
Despite her personal tragedy, Zerad returned to broadcasting shortly after the traditional mourning period. She spoke about the challenge of maintaining a cheerful on-screen persona while experiencing internal turmoil, noting that her father was a regular viewer and would have wanted her to continue. Zerad is now set to lead new initiatives while remaining involved with Channel 14's broadcasts.
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