Israeli TV Host Eyal Berkovic Suspended for Racist Remarks
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Israeli Channel 13 suspended media personality Eyal Berkovic on Sunday for making racist remarks on air the previous evening. Berkovic, a former soccer star, questioned the ability of Arab and Muslim public figures, including lawmaker Ahmad Tibi, to hold doctoral degrees. The suspension followed an on-air exchange where these remarks were made.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Channel 13 suspended Eyal Berkovic for racist remarks made on air.
- Berkovic questioned the qualifications of Arab and Muslim public figures to hold doctoral degrees.
- Israeli lawmaker Ahmad Tibi was specifically mentioned in the exchange.
- The incident occurred on Saturday evening and the suspension was announced Sunday.
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