Channel 14 Host Claims Panelist Fired After On-Air Clash
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Channel 14 host Yinon Magal revealed that panelist Amihai Atali was fired from 'The Patriots' after an intense on-air argument with Yotam Zimri about the conscription law. Atali had defended reservists' protests, leading to accusations of political campaigning against the Haredi public. The dispute escalated with personal remarks about military service, prompting Magal to dismiss Atali. Atali subsequently appeared on a rival channel's program.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Panelist Amihai Atali was fired from Channel 14's 'The Patriots' after an on-air clash.
- Host Yinon Magal stated Atali was removed for criticizing fellow panelist Yotam Zimri and Channel 14.
- The argument concerned reservists' protests and political campaigns against the Haredi public.
- Atali made personal remarks about Zimri's military service during the heated debate.
- Magal responded angrily, calling Atali "not such a big hero" and telling him to be ashamed.
Yinon Magal, host of the Channel 14 program 'The Patriots,' announced on Monday that panelist Amihai Atali has been removed from the show following a heated on-air confrontation with Yotam Zimri over a week prior. Magal stated that Atali was "fired after he badmouthed Yotam Zimri on air. And now he's running to Rave Drukker's studio to badmouth Channel 14." This follows a report by journalist Ran Bokar earlier that evening indicating Atali had not participated in the program since the incident, was not scheduled for broadcasts this week, and was considering leaving. Magal, who is responsible for decision-making on the program, initially declined to confirm Atali's dismissal but later clarified on air that it was indeed a firing, not a voluntary departure. Atali appeared on Drukker's program 'Zoreh Bechira' on Channel 13 the same evening.
The dispute stemmed from a discussion about the conscription law and negotiations between opposition figures and Haredi parties. Atali sought to defend the reservists' protest, characterizing it as a reflection of genuine distress among soldiers and their families. Magal and fellow panelist Noam Fatihi accused Atali of adopting a political campaign against the Haredi public.
The confrontation escalated when Atali addressed Zimri, mocking his military service by saying, "I shouted the authentic cry from my personal life and my home. Yes, Mr. Air Force firefighter, talk to me sometime." Magal reacted angrily, telling Atali, "Don't belittle other people's reserves and anyone's military service," adding, "You are not such a big hero. Shame on you."
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