Anchor Lucy Aharish in Tears After Heated On-Air Argument

An unprecedented drama unfolded behind the scenes of a Channel 13 election broadcast when a heated argument erupted between anchors Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich, leading to threats of resignation, tears, and intervention from top network management. The dispute began shortly after exit poll results were released. Political correspondent Moriyah Asraf reported from the Likud headquarters, referring to "90 Zionist mandates" and calling for Zionist unity. Aharish reacted angrily to these remarks on live television. Berkovich responded to Aharish's comments, and the argument quickly escalated beyond the screen. During a commercial break, tensions flared in the studio at Neve Ilan. According to sources present, Aharish called Asraf and Berkovich "racists" for their statements about a Zionist government. Berkovich became enraged by this accusation and retorted in front of those present, "Calm down, you're not in the village here." Following these harsh words, an agitated Aharish left the studio in tears. The escalating incident quickly reached Assaf Rappaport, an owner of 'Reshet 13', who was at the studio complex and came to investigate. Sources familiar with the details reported that Aharish broke down crying in front of Rappaport, telling him, "Look how they treat me in my home." Rappaport embraced Aharish, stated that such remarks were unacceptable to him, and assured her full support if she felt unable to return to the broadcast. The channel's CEO, Idan Alrum, was also summoned and told Aharish he would demand an apology from Berkovich for his statement. Reshet 13 issued a statement to ynet, saying there is no place for such talk and that the commentator was immediately asked to apologize for his words.