Berkovich Apologizes to Pollster Filber for Election Predictions
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Radio host Eyal Berkovich apologized to pollster Shlomo Filber for previously calling his election predictions a lie. Berkovich admitted Filber was correct about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu winning 28 seats, contrary to other forecasts. The election results showed a significant win for Netanyahu and a weaker performance for the "Change Bloc" parties.
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- Eyal Berkovich apologized to pollster Shlomo Filber for doubting his election predictions.
- Berkovich admitted Filber was correct, forecasting Prime Minister Netanyahu would win 28 seats.
- Berkovich stated Netanyahu won the election, saying "The people have spoken."
- The "Change Bloc" parties, including Naftali Bennett's, performed below expectations.
- Berkovich had previously accused Filber of lying about his poll results.
Radio host and commentator Eyal Berkovich issued a dramatic public apology to pollster Shlomo Filber on air, admitting his surprise at the election results and acknowledging Filber's accurate predictions. Berkovich stated that the final results, showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with 28 seats, proved Filber correct, contrary to other initial projections. Berkovich had previously accused Filber of lying about his forecasts.
Berkovich, who co-hosts a show on 103fm with Erel Segal, declared that Netanyahu had won the elections, stating, "The people have spoken." He also commented on the perceived failure of the "Change Bloc" parties, noting that Naftali Bennett's party barely passed the double-digit mark and "The Democrats" secured only 7-8 seats. Berkovich expressed his respect for Filber's accuracy, saying, "I take my hat off and apologize to him for saying he was lying."
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