News 13 Reporter Defends Anchor Amidst Public Broadcasting Controversy
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
News 13 journalist Moriyah Asraf defended Kan 11 anchor Ayelet Hasson, who faces suspension for remarks about the Arab sector and women. Hasson was reportedly given an ultimatum by her employer to issue a specific apology or be removed from air. Asraf called Hasson an important voice and expressed concern over the situation, while management cited potential damage to public trust in election results.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- News 13 journalist Moriyah Asraf defended Kan 11 anchor Ayelet Hasson.
- Hasson faces suspension from Kan 11 over remarks about the Arab sector.
- Management demanded a specific apology and clarification from Hasson.
- Asraf called Hasson an important voice in Israeli media.
- The controversy concerns Hasson's statements on Bedouin women and Arab polling stations.
Moriyah Asraf, a journalist for News 13, publicly defended Kan 11 anchor Ayelet Hasson on Wednesday. The support comes in response to reports that the management of the Public Broadcasting Corporation's news division issued an ultimatum to Hasson. According to the reports, Hasson was required to issue a formal apology and clarification on air, or face suspension from her role.
Asraf stated, "Ayelet Hasson, who has already apologized several times for her unsuccessful statement, is an important voice in Israeli media. Anyone who truly values democracy should be very concerned about this conduct." The controversy ignited following Hasson's remarks about women in Bedouin society and allegations of serious failures at polling stations in the Arab sector. Specifically, she was attributed with claiming failures occurred "at all polling stations in the Arab sector," a statement that drew criticism for its potential impact on public trust in election results.
Kan 11's news division management reportedly viewed Hasson's statements as generalizations and unsubstantiated claims that could undermine public confidence in the integrity of elections. Consequently, Hasson was presented with a condition for her continued on-air appearances: a broadcast apology and clarification in a format acceptable to the management. However, even after Hasson issued an initial apology, the demand remained. Reports indicate that management insisted on a further, explicit clarification, making it clear that she would be kept off the air until she complied.
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