TV Panelist Says He Learned of Dismissal On Air

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Amihai Attali, a participant on Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" program, revealed he learned of his dismissal from the show during a live broadcast. He stated he had not received official notification and was surprised by host Yinon Magal's announcement. Attali also criticized fellow panelists for their alleged accusations and for imposing strict limits on opinions expressed on the show.

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Amihai Attali learned of his dismissal from "HaPatriotim" during a live broadcast.
Attali stated he was not officially informed of his removal from the show.
Host Yinon Magal announced Attali's dismissal on air, according to the participant.
Attali admitted to a recent confrontation with panelists that preceded his departure.
He accused fellow panelists of making false accusations and limiting free expression.

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Amihai Attali, a participant on Channel 14's program "HaPatriotim" (The Patriots), stated on Tuesday that he discovered his dismissal from the show during a live broadcast. Attali told Radio 103FM that he had not been officially informed of his removal and, in fact, had been told the opposite by channel executives. He learned of his dismissal from host Yinon Magal during a live segment, which he described as a shocking revelation.

Attali acknowledged a recent confrontation with other panelists that led to his temporary withdrawal from the program. "I am not proud of it. I did not speak nicely, I expect more of myself," he admitted, explaining that he had decided to take a break. However, he was surprised to learn during this break that Magal had announced his dismissal on air.

Attali also strongly criticized his fellow panelists, who he claimed accused him of going to Channel 13 to slander them. "I am so not dirtying them there! It's unbelievable, there is no meaning to truth," he said. Attali further asserted that the panelists are not accustomed to individuals they cannot control and that the panel imposes strict limits on acceptable opinions.