Israeli Broadcaster Ayla Hasson Breaks Down Amidst Dispute With Public Broadcasting Corporation
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Israeli broadcaster Ayla Hasson broke down in tears during a radio interview, describing "wild incitement" against her by the Public Broadcasting Corporation's management. Hasson is in a dispute after refusing to read a dictated apology for past remarks and claims about election irregularities. She vowed not to be silenced, despite the personal toll and pressure from management, and questioned why she is being targeted after supporting soldiers and hostages.
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- Broadcaster Ayla Hasson became emotional discussing "wild incitement" against her by her employer.
- Hasson refused to read a dictated apology, leading to her absence from her program.
- She vowed "no Bolshevik will silence me" amidst a dispute over her remarks and election claims.
- Hasson stated she "fought for the soldiers, hostages, and bereaved families" during the war.
- The Public Broadcasting Corporation claims her statements were generalizing and unfounded.
- It remains unclear when Hasson will return to her broadcast on Kan 11.
Presenter Ayla Hasson has escalated her conflict with the management of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan 11) after refusing to read a dictated apology. Hasson, who missed her program due to the dispute, stated in a radio interview on Friday that she is experiencing "wild incitement" and that her success, determination, and refusal to be silenced are sources of envy. "No Bolshevik will silence me, no politicization will silence me, and no fake whitewashing will silence me," she declared, vowing not to succumb to pressure.
Hasson became emotional when discussing the impact of the controversy on her family and loved ones, emphasizing that while they are innocent, she will not be silenced. She recounted her intense work during the war, stating she "fought for the soldiers, fought for the hostages, fought for the bereaved families, fought for the wounded," providing them with a significant platform out of love. She questioned why she is now being pursued at her workplace after offering such support.
The controversy began with Hasson's remarks on Radio Galey Israel about Bedouin women in the Negev, which drew public criticism. She issued an apology to the women affected, which the corporation's ethics committee accepted. However, the news division management subsequently demanded a further on-air apology and clarification regarding her claims of voting irregularities in Arab communities during elections.
Hasson alleges that News Division Director Lior Landenberg issued an ultimatum: read a specific, dictated text verbatim or be barred from broadcasting. The corporation, conversely, claims her statements were generalizing and unfounded, and that inaccurate claims about elections could undermine public trust in their results.
Hasson announced on Thursday that she would not broadcast that evening either, thanking the public for their broad support. While speculation about her potential departure from the corporation circulated, Hasson denied having made such a decision. The interview suggests the dispute is far from over, and it remains unclear when she will return to the airwaves.
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