Panelist Slams Politician for 'Extreme Cowardice' After Interview Snub
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Channel 14 panelist Itamar Fleishman harshly criticized politician Ofer Winter for canceling his appearance on the show while still attending an interview on Channel 12. Fleishman called Winter "extremely cowardly" and irresponsible for avoiding difficult questions and running in elections with low poll numbers. Other show personalities also voiced criticism, questioning Winter's political alignment and past promises.
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- Itamar Fleishman called Ofer Winter "extremely cowardly" for canceling a Channel 14 interview but attending Channel 12.
- Fleishman criticized Winter's decision to run in elections despite low polling numbers.
- Winter's party did not provide an official reason for his last-minute cancellation.
- Fellow panelists questioned Winter's political alignment and past promises.
- The incident highlights a rift between Winter and the 'HaPatriotim' panel.
Itamar Fleishman, a panelist on the Channel 14 program 'HaPatriotim,' sharply criticized Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Am Israel' party, for canceling his appearance on the show at the last minute while still attending an interview on Channel 12. Winter was scheduled to appear on 'HaPatriotim' on Saturday night, shortly before election polls opened, alongside other right-wing party leaders. However, his participation was canceled just before the broadcast. Channel 14 reported that Winter's party had not provided an official explanation for his no-show.
Fleishman expressed his disappointment on Sunday, stating that Winter's actions had changed his perception. "When I see a person who tells me 'yes, I will go to Channel 12' and no, I will not come to Channel 14, and then this disgraceful video comes out that he released, I start to worry," Fleishman said on Radio Galey Israel. He accused Winter of being "extremely cowardly" and avoiding difficult questions by not appearing on Channel 14.
Fleishman also questioned Winter's decision to run in the elections at all, given his low polling numbers. "Beyond that, there is truly no explanation for the insistence to run, it is total irresponsibility," he stated, also mentioning "unusual megalomania from all sides." He added that with only two days until the election, Winter's chances were slim by any measure.
Fellow 'HaPatriotim' panelist Yaki Adamker questioned whether Winter's cancellation indicated he was aligned with the left, given that left-wing politicians had also initially declined to attend. Host Yinon Magal commented that if Winter did not intend to withdraw from the race, it was acceptable for him to seek votes from Channel 12 viewers. Magal also criticized Winter for previously promising to withdraw from the race but failing to do so, and for recently recommending Netanyahu.
Fleishman, known as a prominent and sharp voice on the Israeli right, regularly appears on 'HaPatriotim' and recently launched a podcast called 'Tzad Ra'im' with Yotam Zimri. His strong remarks highlight the deep rift and anger among the 'HaPatriotim' panel over Winter's decision to avoid facing their viewers on the eve of the election.
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