Berkovich Accuses Segal of Racism Amidst Political Tensions
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Broadcaster Eyal Berkovich accused political correspondent Amit Segal of racism and acting as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisor. The dispute arose after Segal criticized Berkovich for questioning a report on the opposition's post-election strategy. Berkovich claimed Segal retaliated against him for a previous column. The exchange occurred on Sunday, with Berkovich wishing Segal would write Netanyahu's "last speech."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Eyal Berkovich accused Amit Segal of racism and being Netanyahu's advisor.
- Berkovich claimed Segal retaliated for a previous column criticizing his role.
- The dispute began over a report detailing the opposition's post-election strategy.
- Berkovich argued the report could help the Netanyahu bloc.
- Segal criticized Berkovich for interrupting a reporter with potentially biased commentary.
Broadcaster Eyal Berkovich launched a sharp attack on political correspondent Amit Segal on Sunday, following Segal's critical remarks about Berkovich. The dispute began when reporter Michael Shemesh detailed the opposition bloc's strategy for the first month after the elections, should they secure 61 Knesset seats. The plan reportedly includes appointments to eight key positions, such as the Knesset Speaker and chairs of major committees.
Berkovich, who previously supported Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "Yashar" party, expressed concern that Shemesh's report might inadvertently aid the Netanyahu bloc. He argued on air that the report could alarm Netanyahu's supporters into voting to prevent the opposition's plans. In the studio, reporter Moriyah Asraf defended Shemesh, stating the report presented facts regardless of political convenience. Berkovich responded by saying he did not wish to participate in such a format.
Amit Segal then fiercely criticized Berkovich, calling him a "retired football player" who interrupted a diligent reporter with information that could allegedly help the bloc he opposes. Segal mocked Berkovich's stance, noting that when confronted with facts, he dismissed them as not being "about facts" and questioned the nature of the broadcast.
Berkovich retaliated by accusing Segal of being Netanyahu's chief speechwriter and advisor, demanding he disclose his ties. Berkovich stated Segal was offended by a previous column he wrote about Segal's role and retaliated by calling him a "racist" and refusing to use his name, referring to him only as a "former football player." Berkovich concluded by wishing Segal would write Benjamin Netanyahu's "last speech" on the upcoming Tuesday.
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