Veteran Journalist Amnon Levy Celebrates Ayelet Hasson's Departure from Public Broadcasting
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Veteran Israeli journalist Amnon Levy celebrated the departure of presenter Ayelet Hasson from the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC), calling her a "stain on public broadcasting." Levy shared a critical thread by media critic Aviv Horwitz detailing Hasson's controversial statements, especially during the Swords of Iron War. Levy's comments follow his recent criticism of racism against MK Gadi Eisenkot regarding government formation. Levy has a long career in Israeli journalism, covering social issues.
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- Amnon Levy celebrated Ayelet Hasson's departure from the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.
- Levy called Hasson a "stain on public broadcasting" and "journalism in general."
- Levy shared a critical thread by media critic Aviv Horwitz detailing Hasson's controversial statements.
- Horwitz's thread focused on Hasson's remarks during the early days of the Swords of Iron War.
- Levy previously accused opponents of MK Gadi Eisenkot of "despicable and ugly racism."
Veteran journalist and media critic Amnon Levy has publicly expressed satisfaction over the departure of veteran presenter Ayelet Hasson from the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC), also known as Kan 11. Levy shared a detailed critical thread by media critic Aviv Horwitz on his X account, calling Hasson a "stain on public broadcasting, and in fact on journalism in general." He congratulated the IPBC management for "showing her the door."
Horwitz's extensive post, which included dozens of parts and video clips, reviewed a series of controversial statements made by Hasson over the years, particularly during the initial days of the Swords of Iron War. He highlighted comments made on October 7, 2023, where she allegedly made a jab at former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz, and on October 8, when she criticized former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit and "power groups in the media."
Levy's commentary on Hasson's departure follows a previous public statement where he criticized those opposing the formation of a government with the support of Arab parties. In that post, Levy accused opponents, including "Mizrahi Bibi-ists," of "despicable and ugly racism," and of continuing to be "slaves of an Ashkenazi millionaire from Caesarea."
Levy has had a long career in Israeli media, working in print, radio, and television. He began his career at newspapers like Ha'aretz and later hosted and produced programs on Channel 2, Channel 10, and Channel 13, focusing on social rifts, the Haredi community, and issues of discrimination.
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