Kanal 11 Journalist Breaks Silence on Ayla Hasson Controversy
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Kanal 11 journalist Selly Taffiro spoke out about the controversy surrounding presenter Ayla Hasson, emphasizing the importance of truth in journalism. Hasson faces an ultimatum from the Public Broadcasting Corporation to issue a specific apology for her remarks about Bedouin women and alleged voting irregularities, or lose her program. Hasson claims she has apologized and that the corporation is demanding she read a distorted version of her words.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Kanal 11 journalist Selly Taffiro commented on the Ayla Hasson controversy.
- Taffiro stated the broadcasting corporation is her livelihood and emphasized journalistic truth.
- Ayla Hasson faces an ultimatum from the corporation over her remarks.
- Hasson must issue a specific apology or lose her program.
- Hasson claims the corporation wants her to read a distorted apology.
- The controversy involves remarks about Bedouin women and alleged voting failures.
Kanal 11 journalist Selly Taffiro commented on the controversy surrounding presenter Ayla Hasson, stating on Galei Yisrael radio that the public broadcasting corporation is her livelihood. Taffiro alluded to the importance of truth in journalism, quoting "Know from where you came, and to where you are going, and before whom you are destined to give an account." She added, "I cannot say more than this. I can say about Ayla that she certainly does not need my words, first and foremost she is an excellent journalist! Beyond that I cannot say. I wish I could speak, and perhaps that is the story more than anything..."
The controversy stems from Hasson's remarks about Bedouin women in the Negev and alleged failures at polling stations in the Arab sector. The Public Broadcasting Corporation reportedly issued an ultimatum: Hasson must issue a clarification and apology in a format acceptable to them, or she would be barred from hosting her program.
Hasson, in response, claimed she had already clarified her remarks and apologized to her managers' satisfaction, and that an alternative text she proposed was also rejected. She accused unspecified individuals within the corporation of leaking false information about the dispute, stating, "They are demanding I read a text that presents my words in a manipulative and distorted way."
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