Moria Asraf Breaks Silence on Eyal Berkovich Suspension
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Moria Asraf, co-host of Channel 13's "Moria and Berkovich," delivered a monologue following her co-host Eyal Berkovich's suspension. Asraf defended her own position against calls for her dismissal and criticized the media's suppression of certain voices. She announced that Berkovich, suspended for an inappropriate comment, would return to the program soon.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moria Asraf addressed Eyal Berkovich's suspension on their Channel 13 show.
- Asraf criticized the Israeli media for bias and silencing certain voices.
- She responded to calls for her own dismissal, vowing not to be silenced.
- Berkovich was suspended for an inappropriate statement made on the program.
- Asraf confirmed Berkovich will return to the show in the coming days.
Moria Asraf, co-host of the "Moria and Berkovich" program on Channel 13, delivered a pointed monologue addressing the recent suspension of her co-host, Eyal Berkovich. Asraf opened the show by recalling her teenage years, when she felt the Israeli media was biased and monotonous, waiting for the "one and only" panelist who expressed her views. She lamented that even as media outlets began to incorporate more diverse opinions, some voices were still deemed illegitimate.
Asraf directly responded to critics who called for her dismissal, referencing an opinion piece in the newspaper "Haaretz." She stated that the arguments and ideology behind her positions are stronger than those of "a few tweeters and columnists," asserting that she would not be silenced or "straightened out." She emphasized that her views are held by many people whose voices are often unheard.
Addressing Berkovich's absence, Asraf explained that he was suspended due to an inappropriate statement made on the previous day's program. She assured viewers that Berkovich, whom she described as a "great man and dear person to my heart," would return to the screen in the coming days. Asraf concluded by stating that their show would continue to foster dialogue with all segments of Israeli society, particularly those whose voices are rarely heard elsewhere despite their significant numbers.
