Israeli Public Broadcaster Condemns Anchor Ayla Hasson Amid Escalating Dispute
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The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) has strongly condemned anchor Ayla Hasson's recent statements, accusing her of making baseless claims and using offensive language. Kan denied Hasson's assertion that her response was dictated, stating that drafts were exchanged and she chose not to appear on air. The broadcaster also defended its Deputy Director General of News against threats and incitement, and stated it will not tolerate sweeping statements that undermine public trust or election integrity.
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- Israeli Public Broadcaster Kan condemned anchor Ayla Hasson's "severe statements" and "baseless accusations."
- Kan denied Hasson's claim that her response was dictated, stating she chose not to appear on air.
- The broadcaster defended its Deputy Director General of News against "severe threats and incitement."
- Hasson's remarks concerned Bedouin women and alleged polling irregularities in Arab communities.
- Kan stated Hasson's comments exceeded legitimate discourse and could undermine public trust.
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC), known as Kan, has issued a strong condemnation of anchor Ayla Hasson's recent statements, signaling a potential end to her tenure with the network. The corporation stated it "strongly condemns the severe statements" made by Hasson against the broadcaster and its executives, including "baseless accusations" of incitement against her.
Kan specifically addressed Hasson's claims that she was dictated her response, asserting that no one dictated her text and that drafts were exchanged between the parties. Hasson herself announced on social media that she would not appear on air. The broadcaster also defended Lior Landenberg, the Deputy Director General of News, against what it described as "severe threats and incitement" directed at him over the weekend.
The dispute escalated following Hasson's remarks on Galei Yisrael radio concerning women in Bedouin society and allegations of irregularities at polling stations in Arab communities. Kan stated that presenting suspicions of irregularities as if they occurred at all polling stations in the Arab sector, alongside generalizations about Bedouin women, "exceeds the boundaries of legitimate journalistic discourse" and could undermine public trust in the democratic process.
Hasson had previously criticized the IPBC leadership in a tearful radio interview, calling them "Bolsheviks" and expressing defiance against attempts to silence her. She also spoke emotionally about the personal cost of the conflict and her work alongside soldiers and bereaved families during wartime.
Kan concluded its statement by reaffirming its "full and unequivocal support" for Landenberg and his decisions, emphasizing that the corporation will not tolerate "sweeping and offensive statements" or unfounded accusations regarding the integrity of Israeli elections.
