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Israeli Broadcaster Maya Bezalel Assis Departs Kan After 11 Years for Competitor

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Israeli media personality Maya Bezalel Assis is leaving Kan 11 after 11 years to host a new daily show at competitor Keshet 12. Her final broadcast on Kan Gimel aired Wednesday, concluding a seven-year partnership with co-host Kuti Sabag. Bezalel Assis delivered an emotional farewell, thanking listeners and Sabag for their support and shared experiences. The move marks a significant career step for the broadcaster.

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  • Maya Bezalel Assis is leaving Kan 11 after 11 years for Keshet 12.
  • She will host a new daily program at Keshet 12.
  • Her final broadcast on Kan Gimel aired Wednesday.
  • Bezalel Assis co-hosted a morning show with Kuti Sabag for seven years.
  • She delivered an emotional farewell during her last show.

Israeli media personality Maya Bezalel Assis is leaving Kan 11 after 11 years to join rival network Keshet 12. Bezalel Assis, who co-hosted a daily morning show on Kan Gimel with Kuti Sabag since 2015, announced her departure and will host a new daily program at Keshet 12. Her final broadcast on Kan Gimel aired Wednesday, where she delivered an emotional farewell monologue to listeners. She described the show as a second home, stating that despite personal struggles, the studio's energy and the listeners' engagement transformed her mornings. Bezalel Assis expressed gratitude to her listeners, saying they made her mornings better, and thanked Sabag for their seven years of co-hosting, highlighting their shared experiences and laughter. While sad to leave, she acknowledged the move as a necessary part of her career journey and expressed readiness for the new role.

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