Lucy Aharish Returns to Channel 13, Addresses Racism and Election Results
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Broadcaster Lucy Aharish returned to Channel 13 after a three-day absence following a dispute with Eyal Berkovich. In her monologue, she discussed racism, the recent election results, and her commitment to representing Arab Israelis. Aharish vowed not to be silenced by racism or give up her platform. Berkovich denied his comments were racist.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lucy Aharish returned to Channel 13 after a dispute with Eyal Berkovich.
- Aharish addressed racism and the need to represent Arab Israelis.
- She stated election results were clear and leaders must solve complex issues.
- Aharish vowed not to yield to racism or give up her platform.
- Eyal Berkovich denied his remarks were racist.
Broadcaster Lucy Aharish returned to Channel 13 on November 4, 2026, after a three-day absence following a confrontation with commentator Eyal Berkovich. In her opening monologue on the program "Shichat Hayom" (Conversation of the Day), Aharish addressed issues of racism, the recent election results, and a comment made to her, "Go shout in your village."
Aharish stated her intention to continue voicing the realities of Arab citizens in Israel, representing "20 percent of the population" and the "complex Israeli identity" that has been ignored. She warned that ignoring reality, complexity, racism, and violence would lead to them impacting everyone, stating, "Violence and bullying, unfortunately, are knocking on all our doors these days, and in my case, literally."
Regarding the election results, Aharish asserted they were clear, with 67 mandates indicating the public's understanding of the complexities. She placed the responsibility on aspiring leaders to address these issues, stating, "Now it is your job, those who aspire to be leaders, your job is to solve it."
Aharish concluded by referencing her role as a journalist and her commitment made when lighting a torch on Independence Day. She vowed not to succumb to racism or give up her platform, emphasizing her commitment to stand tall against evil, despair, and racism, and to uphold the "honor of the State of Israel."
Berkovich, in response to the controversy, dismissed claims of racism, acknowledging he might have said something incorrect but arguing that it was a stretch to label it racism. He stated, "Not every sentence or position is racism."
