Moria Asraf Defends Herself and Berkovich Amidst Media Criticism
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Moria Asraf, co-host of "Moria and Berko" on Reshet 13, delivered a strong monologue defending herself and suspended co-host Eyal Berkovich. She criticized the Israeli media for targeting non-mainstream voices and dismissed calls for her dismissal. Asraf confirmed Berkovich would return to the show soon, vowing to continue featuring diverse opinions.
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- Moria Asraf criticized the Israeli media's treatment of non-mainstream voices in a broadcast monologue.
- Asraf defended herself against calls for her dismissal, stating critics would not change her views.
- She confirmed co-host Eyal Berkovich would return to their Reshet 13 program soon.
- Asraf vowed the show would continue to feature diverse and underrepresented opinions.
Moria Asraf, co-host of the "Moria and Berko" program on Reshet 13, delivered a sharp monologue on Sunday addressing recent criticism and the suspension of her co-host, Eyal Berkovich. Asraf asserted that media personalities with non-mainstream views are facing a smear campaign, stating, "So many people whose voices are not heard, and if they are heard, they are immediately considered illegitimate."
She specifically referenced an opinion piece in the newspaper Haaretz that called for her dismissal. Asraf quoted the article, which described her as "a more serious case, she is taken seriously," and responded, "She is right, you will not succeed in straightening me out in her words. The arguments, the payload, the ideology, are much stronger than a few tweeters and columnists."
Asraf also addressed Berkovich's absence from the broadcast following a controversial statement he made on the previous show. "Berkovich, a tremendous television personality and a man very dear to my heart, is not sitting here today because of an inappropriate statement he made yesterday on the program. He will return in the coming days," she clarified.
Asraf concluded by emphasizing that the program will continue to provide a platform for diverse opinions, particularly for voices she believes are rarely heard in other media outlets.
