Ayelet Hasson Reportedly Leaving Israeli Public Broadcaster Amid Controversy
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Investigative journalist Rivka Drucker reported that Ayelet Hasson is likely leaving the Israeli public broadcaster following controversial remarks she made about Bedouin women and voting practices. Hasson reportedly refused to correct her statements, which were deemed racist by colleagues and caused offense. The controversy also sparked a debate about other on-air personalities' remarks, with calls for apologies.
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- Ayelet Hasson is reportedly leaving the Israeli public broadcaster due to controversial remarks.
- Rivka Drucker announced Hasson's departure on his Channel 13 program "Choice Zone."
- Hasson's statements concerned Bedouin women and voting procedures in Arab communities.
- News division CEO Lior Landenberg demanded a correction, which Hasson refused.
- Colleagues like Baruch Kra called Hasson's statements racist and offensive.
- The controversy led to a debate comparing Hasson's remarks to those of Eyal Berkovich.
Investigative journalist Rivka Drucker announced on his Channel 13 program "Choice Zone" that Ayelet Hasson is likely to leave her position as presenter and depart from the public broadcaster. Drucker stated, "As I understand from recent reports, Ayelet Hasson is leaving the corporation. If I am mistaken, I am willing to apologize on behalf of those who do not apologize." He then explained the controversy surrounding Hasson, which began with "several statements" she made, particularly concerning Bedouin women. Hasson reportedly made a statement about voting procedures in Arab communities, suggesting that at every polling station, there was a table outside and a table inside, with people receiving an envelope, which she speculated contained money or fuel cards. This statement, along with remarks about "well-known Bedouin women," led to a demand from News division CEO Lior Landenberg for a correction. Hasson refused, calling the demand humiliating and announcing she would not broadcast her program.
Journalist Baruch Kra, a panelist on "Choice Zone," described Hasson's remarks as "racist" and stated that Arab employees within the corporation were deeply offended. He argued that while the wording of an apology might be debatable, the statement itself was unacceptable. Media personality Razi Barkai, also present, initially condemned Eyal Berkovich's controversial comments towards Lucy Aharish, stating it was equally serious. However, Drucker differentiated between the two incidents, emphasizing that Hasson's remarks were made on air and were "serious, sharp, racist, and inappropriate," while Berkovich's comments were not broadcast. Barkai urged Berkovich to apologize for his statements.
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