Berkovich Returns to Channel 13 Broadcast After Week-Long Suspension
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Broadcaster Eyal Berkovich is set to return to Channel 13 after a week-long suspension. The suspension followed remarks questioning MK Ahmad Tibi's titles, leading Tibi to demand an apology and NIS 150,000 in compensation. Berkovich's return is scheduled alongside Moriyah Asraf, with the controversy stemming from a discussion about Abdul Al-Seyed.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Eyal Berkovich will return to Channel 13 broadcasts after a week-long suspension.
- MK Ahmad Tibi is demanding an apology and NIS 150,000 in compensation from Berkovich.
- Berkovich's suspension followed comments questioning Tibi's academic titles.
- Channel 13 suspended Berkovich, citing values and condemning racist remarks.
- Berkovich's return is expected alongside co-host Moriyah Asraf.
Eyal Berkovich is expected to return to broadcasting on Channel 13 alongside Moriyah Asraf, one week after being suspended following a controversy. The expected return comes amid demands for an apology and NIS 150,000 in compensation from MK Ahmad Tibi.
Tibi, through his lawyer, sent a warning letter to Berkovich, Asraf, Channel 13, and News 13, demanding a retraction and explicit apology on the program, removal of the segment from the network, and compensation. Tibi stated that the compensation would be donated to scholarships for needy students.
The controversy began during a conversation with reporter Suliman Maswadeh about Abdul Al-Seyed, during which Berkovich questioned the mentioned doctoral degrees and also cast doubt on Tibi's title.
Following the broadcast, a clarification meeting was held with Berkovich, after which News 13 announced his immediate suspension, stating that his remarks did not align with the company's values and that freedom of expression does not justify racist statements.
Now, after a week off-air, Berkovich is anticipated to return to the presenter's seat next to Asraf. His return will also be marked by Tibi's demand for a public apology on the same platform where the remarks were made.
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