Lucy Aharish Refuses to Return to Channel 13 After Presenter Dispute
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Journalist Lucy Aharish is refusing to return to Channel 13 after a dispute with presenters Eyal Berkovich and Moriyah Asraf, whom she called "racists." Berkovich's dismissive response led to the conflict, and he has since refused to apologize despite management assurances. Aharish was upset by the exchange and has not returned to the airwaves. Channel management stated they do not endorse Berkovich's comments and will demand an apology.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lucy Aharish refuses to broadcast on Channel 13 after a dispute with presenters.
- Aharish called presenters Eyal Berkovich and Moriyah Asraf "racists" during a broadcast.
- Eyal Berkovich responded to Aharish by telling her to "calm down, you're not in a village here."
- Berkovich has refused to apologize to Aharish, despite management promises.
- Channel 13 management stated they do not accept Berkovich's remarks and will demand an apology.
Journalist Lucy Aharish has refused to return to broadcasting on Channel 13 following a confrontation with presenters Moriyah Asraf and Eyal Berkovich. During the exchange, Aharish called the presenters "racists," to which Berkovich responded, "Calm down, you're not in a village here." Sources informed Ynet that despite assurances from Channel 13 management that Berkovich would apologize to Aharish, he has refused to do so, leading to Aharish's refusal to resume broadcasting. Aharish was reportedly distressed and broke down in tears, receiving support from channel owner Assaf Rappaport and CEO Idan Elrom. Channel management stated to Ynet that they do not accept Berkovich's remarks and will demand an apology from him.
