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Channel 14 Panelist Discovers Dismissal On-Air

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Journalist Amihai Atali learned he was dismissed from the Channel 14 program 'The Patriots' during a live radio broadcast on Tuesday. The dismissal followed a confrontation with host Yinon Magal, who announced Atali's removal on air. Atali had previously considered resigning but was asked by channel executives to remain. He admitted to speaking harshly during the on-air incident.

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Journalist Amihai Atali discovered his dismissal from Channel 14's 'The Patriots' during a live broadcast.
Host Yinon Magal announced Atali's removal on air, which Atali had not been told directly.
The dismissal followed a heated on-air confrontation between Atali and Magal.
Atali had previously drafted a resignation letter but was asked to stay by channel officials.
Atali admitted to speaking harshly during the incident that led to his dismissal.

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Journalist Amihai Atali revealed on his radio program that he learned of his dismissal from the Channel 14 program 'The Patriots' during a live broadcast. Atali, co-hosting with Gideon Oko on 103fm radio, discussed the public fallout from a confrontation he had with the show's host, Yinon Magal. Oko shared backstage reactions, with people asking him about Atali's alleged removal. Atali confirmed the heated exchange, admitting, "I did not speak nicely." He stated that Magal announced his dismissal on air, a fact not communicated to him directly. Atali also disclosed that he had previously considered leaving the program but was asked by senior channel officials to stay. He had already drafted a resignation letter, but was told to wait. However, he discovered his termination during the broadcast on Tuesday.