Channel 13 Storm Intensifies as Moria Asraf Defends Remarks
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Channel 13 commentator Moria Asraf defended her and Eyal Berkovich's remarks about a "Zionist government," questioning why the call is being labeled racist. Asraf announced she would address the controversy on air, while Berkovich has reportedly refused to apologize. The situation has also led anchorwoman Lucy Aharish to decline returning to her role.
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- Moria Asraf defended her "Zionist government" remarks, questioning the "racist" label.
- Eyal Berkovich, also criticized, has reportedly refused to apologize.
- Asraf announced a public discussion on Channel 13 later that evening.
- The controversy has prompted Lucy Aharish to refuse returning to her anchoring role.
- Channel 13 had promised Aharish an apology from Berkovich.
Channel 13 commentator Moria Asraf has publicly responded to criticism following controversial remarks she and fellow commentator Eyal Berkovich made regarding the call for a "Zionist government." Asraf questioned the backlash in an Instagram story, asking, "I just have a question, does anyone know when calling for a Zionist government became a 'racist' statement? Have we gone mad? Is calling for Zionism racism?"
Asraf announced she would discuss the issue further on air later that evening, stating, "Tonight at 6 PM, Moria and Berko, Channel 13, see you there." This marks a counter-offensive after a wave of criticism was directed at both commentators for their statements, which ignited a public and media storm.
Berkovich has reportedly refused to apologize for his remarks. The controversy also impacts Lucy Aharish, who has decided not to return to her anchoring duties. Despite Channel 13's promise to the Arab anchorwoman that Berkovich would apologize, the former footballer has yet to do so.
