Netanyahu Confuses Interviewer's Name on Live TV
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mistakenly called interviewer Shimon Riklin by the name Arel during a live broadcast on Channel 14. Riklin corrected the Prime Minister, who then further confused the situation with his response. The incident occurred after Riklin offered praise for Netanyahu's leadership since October 8th, ending the interview with an on-air gaffe.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confused interviewer Shimon Riklin's name on live television.
- Netanyahu mistakenly called Riklin by the name Arel during a Channel 14 interview.
- The interviewer, Shimon Riklin, had to correct the Prime Minister on air.
- The incident drew a comparison to US President Joe Biden's own on-air gaffes.
- The interview concluded with an awkward moment following praise for Netanyahu's leadership.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mistakenly identified the interviewer during a live broadcast on Channel 14, drawing a comparison to US President Joe Biden. While interviewing with Shimon Riklin, Netanyahu referred to him by the name Arel, apparently confusing him with another presenter, Arel Segall. Riklin politely corrected the Prime Minister, stating, "My name is Shimon Riklin, but okay, goodbye." Netanyahu then attempted to recover, saying, "Ah, Arel Riklin, of course," further compounding the confusion.
The awkward moment occurred after Riklin concluded the interview with praise for Netanyahu's leadership since October 8th, calling it an "amazing war." Riklin expressed a desire to ask more questions but noted time constraints. The interview, intended to convey a pre-election message, ended with this live on-air gaffe, which Riklin himself had to address before parting ways with the Prime Minister.
