Channel 13 Reinstates Host Eyal Berkovich After Doctorates Dispute
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Channel 13 has ended the suspension of host Eyal Berkovich, who will return to his program this Sunday. Berkovich was suspended for questioning MK Ahmad Tibi's doctorate. Tibi sent Berkovich a legal warning demanding a public apology and 150,000 shekels for scholarships. The channel stated Berkovich's comments did not align with its values.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 13 reinstated host Eyal Berkovich after his suspension for questioning MK Ahmad Tibi's doctorate.
- Berkovich will return to his program on Sunday, following the decision by Channel 13.
- MK Ahmad Tibi demanded a public apology and 150,000 shekels from Berkovich.
- Tibi stated Berkovich's comments were libelous and could harm his public standing.
- Channel 13 had initially suspended Berkovich, citing values misalignment.
Channel 13 has decided to end the suspension of host Eyal Berkovich, who is expected to return to presenting as early as this coming Sunday, according to "Winnet." Berkovich was suspended after questioning the doctoral degree of Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi during a broadcast of the program "Moria and Berkovich." Berkovich had stated, "Everyone is given the title of doctor, did you check if he is a doctor?" and later added, "They also call Ahmad Tibi a doctor." Although informed that Tibi is indeed a doctor, Berkovich continued to express doubt.
Following Berkovich's remarks, MK Tibi sent him a warning letter before legal proceedings, demanding a public apology and 150,000 shekels in compensation to be donated to scholarships for needy students. Tibi's letter asserts that Berkovich's statements constitute libel and could harm his good name and public standing. In addition to financial compensation, Tibi is demanding a clear and detailed apology to be broadcast on the program's next airing and the removal of the segment from social media and digital platforms controlled by the recipients.
An ultimatum of seven days from receipt of the letter was given, after which a financial lawsuit may be filed without further notice. Channel 13 had previously announced Berkovich's immediate suspension, stating that his comments did not align with the company's values.
