Israeli Correspondent Posts, Deletes Threatening Message in Arabic
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Channel 13's US correspondent, Suliman Maswadeh, posted and then deleted a threatening message in Arabic on Instagram. This occurred hours after host Eyal Berkovich was suspended for questioning the credentials of an interviewee with anti-Israel views. Channel 13 cited racist remarks as grounds for Berkovich's suspension, sparking debate within the media industry.
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- Channel 13 correspondent Suliman Maswadeh posted and deleted a threatening Arabic message on Instagram.
- The post followed the suspension of host Eyal Berkovich for questioning an interviewee's credentials.
- Berkovich was suspended for remarks deemed racist and unacceptable by Channel 13.
- The interviewee was Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, known for his anti-Israel public stances.
- Maswadeh's post generated speculation about its intended target.
- Berkovich's suspension led to mixed reactions from media figures and his family.
Suliman Maswadeh, Channel 13's correspondent in the United States, posted a story on his Instagram account in Arabic that read, "Every dog, its day will come, one after another," accompanied by a "just you wait" emoji. He deleted the post shortly after. The message sparked speculation among users about who Maswadeh was targeting.
The unusual post came hours after an on-air incident that led to the suspension of host Eyal Berkovich. During a broadcast with Moriyah Asraf and Berkovich, Maswadeh was interviewed from Washington about the election of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to the US Senate. El-Sayed is known for his strong anti-Israel stances. The professional discussion devolved into a controversial exchange when Berkovich questioned El-Sayed's title, asking if he was a real doctor and comparing it to Ahmad Tibi also being called a doctor. This sparked widespread outrage on social media.
Channel 13 responded by summoning Berkovich for an urgent clarification. The network stated, "Freedom of expression and diversity of opinions are cornerstones of free journalism, but they do not legitimize racist statements. The remarks made yesterday on the Moriyah and Berkovich program are unacceptable and do not align with the company's values." Consequently, Berkovich was suspended immediately after a clarifying conversation.
Berkovich's suspension drew sharp reactions, including a counter-response from MK Ahmad Tibi, while his co-host Asraf and his son defended him. Maswadeh, who was born and raised in East Jerusalem and learned Hebrew as an adult, previously worked for the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation "Kan" as a Jerusalem correspondent before moving to Channel 13 as its US correspondent. He is known for his extensive journalistic work and ability to bridge different cultures.
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