Avi Shoshan Accuses Journalist Michal Peailan of Exploiting October 7 Tragedy for Career Gain

During a broadcast of the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, panelist Avi Shoshan sharply criticized journalist Michal Peailan. Shoshan accused Peailan of leveraging the tragic events of October 7 to advance her journalistic career. This attack followed a harsh tweet Peailan directed at Knesset member Almog Cohen, in which she wrote, "I wish this haunts you in your dreams forever, because I’m sure at night when you’re alone you cannot live with yourself." The panel expressed shock at her words, especially considering Cohen lost close friends and was exposed to the traumatic events of October 7.

Shoshan, who has known Peailan for many years, revealed that she was previously an investigative journalist aspiring to become a reporter with more screen time. He claimed that she used the October 7 coverage and social media platforms like Twitter to build her public profile. Before the events of October 7, Shoshan noted, few outside the narrow media circle knew Peailan. He concluded by stating, "This woman used this tragic event to build a media profile for herself, and she succeeded." The segment highlighted the controversy surrounding Peailan’s conduct and the ethical questions raised by her approach to reporting on the tragedy.