Channel 13 Talent Clash: Aharish and Berkovich Argue On-Air
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
A severe argument between Channel 13 anchors Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich occurred during an election broadcast on Wednesday. The dispute escalated backstage after Aharish criticized comments about a "Zionist government," with Berkovich reportedly making an offensive remark to her. The incident led to interventions by channel executives and calls for Berkovich to apologize publicly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich had a heated argument backstage during a Channel 13 election broadcast.
- Berkovich reportedly told Aharish to "Calm down, you're not in the village here" after she criticized "Zionist government" remarks.
- Aharish became distressed and cried, telling a co-owner, "Look how I am treated in my home."
- Former MK Ronnie Chaim Bar-On demanded Berkovich issue a public apology for his offensive behavior.
- Channel 13 confirmed Berkovich was asked to apologize for his words.
A heated argument erupted between Channel 13 anchors Lucy Aharish and Eyal Berkovich during an election broadcast on Wednesday night. The dispute, which began behind the scenes at the Channel 13 news offices, prompted intervention from senior network executives, including co-owner Assaf Rappaport.
The incident occurred shortly after election poll results were released. Journalist Moriyah Asraf reported from the Likud headquarters, referring to "90 Zionist mandates" and calling for a "Zionist unity government." Aharish reacted angrily to these remarks on air. Berkovich, present in the studio, commented on Aharish's statement during a commercial break, leading to a backstage confrontation.
Sources present stated that Aharish called Asraf and Berkovich "racists" due to their comments about a "Zionist government." Berkovich reportedly responded to Aharish by saying, "Calm down, you're not in the village here." This remark deeply offended Aharish, who left the studio in distress.
Rappaport approached Aharish to understand the confrontation. She reportedly broke down in tears, telling him, "Look how I am treated in my home." The incident drew widespread reactions from media figures and former Israeli politicians. Former MK and minister Ronnie Chaim Bar-On publicly demanded Berkovich apologize for his "offensive behavior" towards Aharish, urging him to issue a full, on-air apology.
Channel 13 CEO Idan Alrom also intervened, promising Aharish that Berkovich would be asked to apologize. Channel 13 issued a statement saying such language is unacceptable and that Berkovich was indeed asked to apologize for his remarks.
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