TV Personalities Clash Over Election Broadcast Remarks
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
An intense argument occurred between Channel 13 anchor Lucy Aharish and media personality Eyal Berkovich during an election broadcast. The dispute began after reporter Moriyah Asraf's remarks about "Zionist mandates," escalating backstage where Aharish called Berkovich "racist." Berkovich's response reportedly caused Aharish distress, leading channel owner Assaf Rappaport to intervene. Channel 13 has asked Berkovich to apologize.
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- Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich had a heated argument during a Channel 13 election broadcast.
- The dispute began after reporter Moriyah Asraf's comments on "Zionist mandates" and unity.
- Aharish reportedly called Berkovich and his associates "racists" backstage.
- Berkovich's alleged response to Aharish was "Calm down, this isn't your village."
- Channel owner Assaf Rappaport comforted a distressed Aharish after the exchange.
- Channel 13 requested an apology from Berkovich following the incident.
An unusual confrontation erupted behind the scenes of a Channel 13 election broadcast on Tuesday evening between anchor Lucy Aharish and media personality Eyal Berkovich. The heated exchange began during the broadcast following a remark made by reporter Moriyah Asraf, who was covering the Likud party headquarters. Asraf referred to "90 Zionist mandates" and called for Zionist unity, a statement that apparently angered Aharish.
The tension continued even after the broadcast went to a commercial break. According to eyewitnesses cited in a report, the argument escalated backstage, with Aharish reportedly calling Berkovich and those around him "racists." Berkovich allegedly responded by telling her to "calm down, this isn't your village."
Aharish became visibly upset and was seen crying to channel owner Assaf Rappaport, who was visiting the location. She reportedly told Rappaport, "Look how they treat me in my home." Rappaport embraced her during the encounter.
Following the incident, Channel 13 requested that Berkovich apologize for his remarks. The full extent of the exchange and its aftermath are still unfolding.
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