WhatsApp Account of Israeli Pollster Shlomo Filber Blocked Hours Before Election Results
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Shlomo Filber, a pollster for Channel 14, had his WhatsApp account blocked on Tuesday, hours before releasing election poll results. The reason for the block is unknown, and it is unclear if it will affect his broadcast. Filber's work with the Likud party has previously drawn attention. Channel 14's polls have differed from those of other networks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 14 pollster Shlomo Filber's WhatsApp account was blocked on Tuesday.
- The account was blocked hours before the scheduled release of election poll results.
- The reason for the blockage and its duration are currently unknown.
- Filber's work with the Likud party has been a subject of public discussion.
- Channel 14's election polls have shown different results than competing networks.
Shlomo Filber, a pollster for Israel's Channel 14, had his WhatsApp account blocked on Tuesday, just hours before the station was scheduled to release its election poll. The circumstances and duration of the block remain unclear. Filber was preparing to present the election forecast at 10:00 PM. He has not yet commented on whether the blockage is hindering his preparations for the broadcast. Filber has been a public figure during the election campaign due to reports of his work with the Likud party. Channel 14's polls throughout the election campaign have presented different seat allocations compared to some competing networks. The poll is based on data collected on election day. No reason for the account's suspension has been published, and there is currently no information suggesting a connection to Filber's work or the election.
