Berkovich and Segal Feud Escalates Over 'Racist' Remarks
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
A public feud between former soccer player Eyal Berkovich and reporter Amit Segal has escalated, with Berkovich accusing Segal of racism against athletes. The dispute began when Berkovich objected to a news report about Gadi Eisenkot's potential government plans, fearing it would aid Netanyahu. Segal criticized Berkovich's reaction, calling him boorish and dismissive of facts. Berkovich retaliated by calling Segal arrogant and a Netanyahu advisor, labeling Segal's comments about him as racist.
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- Eyal Berkovich accused Amit Segal of racism against soccer players amid a public feud.
- The dispute started when Berkovich objected to a news report about Gadi Eisenkot's potential government plans.
- Berkovich claimed the report could inadvertently benefit Netanyahu's political bloc.
- Amit Segal criticized Berkovich for interrupting a reporter and being dismissive of facts.
- Berkovich alleged Segal acts as a Netanyahu advisor and should disclose this role.
- The conflict involves accusations of arrogance, boorishness, and political bias.
A public dispute between former soccer player Eyal Berkovich and reporter Amit Segal has intensified, stemming from a broadcast on Channel 13. During the program, Channel 13 reporter Michael Shemesh presented potential plans for Gadi Eisenkot should he win an election and form a government. Berkovich, present in the studio, objected to the report, arguing it could inadvertently benefit the Netanyahu camp by creating fear. When co-host Moriyah Asraf clarified it was a fact-based news report, Berkovich stated he did not want to be part of such a format.
Amit Segal responded sharply on his Telegram channel, criticizing Berkovich for interrupting Shemesh, calling him a "retired soccer player who is becoming boorish" and suggesting his objection was due to the information potentially aiding a bloc he opposes. Segal sarcastically noted Berkovich's disinterest in facts and questioned the nature of the broadcast.
Berkovich, in turn, accused Segal of arrogance and "racism" against soccer players. He claimed Segal acts as a mouthpiece for Netanyahu, suggesting Segal should disclose his role as Netanyahu's "secret advisor." Berkovich cited Segal's description of him as a "former soccer player who became boorish on the air" as evidence of this alleged racism, implying Segal views athletes as unintelligent. Berkovich concluded by wishing Segal would write Netanyahu's "last speech" on Tuesday.
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