Journalists Clash Over Representation of Arab and Haredi Communities
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Journalists Michael Shemesh and Aviad Glickman engaged in a heated debate on Channel 13 regarding the political representation of Arab and Haredi communities in Israel. Shemesh accused Glickman of a double standard, claiming he champions Arab voices but neglects Haredi political influence. Glickman countered that the Haredi sector receives significantly more state funding and has a stronger political voice than the Arab sector, an assertion Shemesh disputed.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalists Michael Shemesh and Aviad Glickman clashed over representation of Arab and Haredi communities.
- Shemesh accused Glickman of a double standard regarding political voices.
- Glickman argued for significant differences in funding and influence between the two communities.
- Shemesh claimed the Haredi sector is underfunded compared to the Arab sector.
- The debate took place on Channel 13's program "Moriyah and Berko".
A heated debate erupted on the Israeli television program "Moriyah and Berko" on Channel 13 between journalists Michael Shemesh and Aviad Glickman concerning the political representation of the Arab and Haredi communities in the Knesset. Shemesh accused Glickman of exhibiting a double standard, arguing that Glickman passionately advocates for the inclusion of Arab voices in politics but shows less concern for the political influence of the Haredi public.
"You sit here, Aviad, and cry out from the depths of your throat: How can one ignore the Arab voice in the Knesset?" Shemesh questioned. He added, "I must say, listening to you, it sounds like it pains you. Why is it that when the Haredi voice is discussed, suddenly you don't care if it disappears, if it's erased?"
Glickman rejected the comparison, asserting a significant difference in the political influence and state funding allocated to the two communities. He stated, "I'll explain to you: because the Haredi sector, if they were treated like the Arab sector, I would say the same thing." Glickman claimed the Arab sector receives no funding, while the Haredi sector receives four times as much, and that the Arab voice is not heard, whereas the Haredi voice is heard clearly.
Shemesh countered Glickman's claims, arguing that the Haredi sector is actually underfunded compared to the Arab sector.
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