Channel 13 Presenters Clash During Election Broadcast, Management Intervenes
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
An intense argument broke out between Channel 13 presenters Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich during an election broadcast, leading to intervention by channel management. The dispute began after political correspondent Moriyah Asraf's comments on "Zionist mandates." Aharish reportedly called Asraf and Berkovich "racists," and Berkovich responded with a dismissive remark. Aharish became upset and cried, prompting channel owner Assaf Rappaport and CEO Idan Elrom to intervene, with Elrom stating he would seek an apology from Berkovich.
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- Channel 13 presenters Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich clashed during an election broadcast.
- The argument escalated after political correspondent Moriyah Asraf's "Zionist mandates" comment.
- Aharish called Asraf and Berkovich "racists," leading to a heated exchange.
- Berkovich reportedly told Aharish to "Calm down, you are not in the village here."
- Aharish became distressed and cried, prompting intervention from channel owner and CEO.
- Channel CEO Idan Elrom will reportedly demand an apology from Berkovich.
A heated argument erupted behind the scenes at Channel 13 News on Tuesday between presenters Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich, following remarks made during an election night broadcast. The exchange escalated during a commercial break, prompting intervention from channel owner Assaf Rappaport and Channel 13 News CEO Idan Elrom.
The incident began shortly after the release of exit poll results. Political correspondent Moriyah Asraf, reporting from the Likud headquarters, referred to "90 Zionist mandates" and called for Zionist unity. Aharish, in the studio, reacted angrily to Asraf's comments on air.
Berkovich, also in the studio, then commented on the situation. During the subsequent commercial break, a confrontation ensued between Aharish and Berkovich, reaching high volumes. According to sources present, Aharish called Asraf and Berkovich "racists" due to their remarks about a "Zionist government." Berkovich reportedly responded angrily, telling Aharish, "Calm down, you are not in the village here."
Distraught by the confrontation, Aharish left the studio in tears. Channel owner Assaf Rappaport, who was at the Channel 13 studios in Neve Ilan, came to investigate. Sources indicate Aharish broke down crying to Rappaport, saying, "Look how they treat me in my home." Rappaport reportedly comforted her and stated that the remarks were unacceptable, adding she did not have to return to the studio if she felt uncomfortable.
Channel CEO Idan Elrom also arrived and told Aharish he would demand an apology from Berkovich.
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