Anchor Lucy Aharish in Tears After Heated Exchange on Channel 13
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Anchor Lucy Aharish broke down in tears on Channel 13 after a heated argument with commentator Eyal Berkovich during an election broadcast. Berkovich's comment about "90 Zionist mandates" led Aharish to accuse him of racism. The channel's owner intervened, embracing Aharish and demanding an apology from Berkovich. The broadcast was paused following the emotional exchange.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lucy Aharish cried on Channel 13 after Eyal Berkovich's "90 Zionist mandates" comment.
- Aharish accused Berkovich of racism during a live election broadcast.
- Berkovich told Aharish to calm down, stating "You're not in a village here."
- Channel 13's owner supported Aharish and demanded an apology from Berkovich.
- The broadcast was interrupted after the heated exchange.
A sharp confrontation erupted between commentator Eyal Berkovich and anchor Lucy Aharish during a Channel 13 election broadcast, leading Aharish to tears. The incident began when Berkovich made a statement about "90 Zionist mandates," which Aharish interpreted as racist and discriminatory. She accused him of racism, stating that his remarks were unacceptable and that she was not in a village. Berkovich responded by telling her to calm down, "You're not in a village here." The exchange escalated, causing Aharish to become visibly upset and cry on air. Following the incident, the owner of Channel 13, who was present, embraced Aharish and demanded an apology from Berkovich. The broadcast was interrupted for a break after the emotional outburst.
