Ophira Assayag Mocks Ex-Colleague Eyal Berkovich's Suspension
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Eyal Berkovich will return to his hosting duties on Channel 13 on Sunday after a one-week suspension for controversial remarks. His former co-host, Ophira Assayag, sarcastically commented on his return. Berkovich's suspension followed his questioning of MK Ahmed Tibi's doctorate and remarks made to Lucy Aharish. Tibi had demanded an apology and compensation from the network.
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- Eyal Berkovich returns to Channel 13 hosting duties Sunday after a one-week suspension.
- Ophira Assayag, Berkovich's former partner, mocked his brief suspension on WhatsApp.
- Berkovich was suspended for questioning MK Ahmed Tibi's doctorate on air.
- Tibi demanded NIS 150,000, an apology, and segment removal from Channel 13.
- Berkovich also made controversial remarks to Lucy Aharish during a broadcast.
Eyal Berkovich is set to return to his hosting duties on Channel 13 alongside Moriyah Asraf on Sunday, following a one-week suspension. The suspension was imposed due to controversial remarks he made on air. His former television partner, Ophira Assayag, commented on his return via her WhatsApp channel, writing, "Eyal Berkovich will return to his work on television and radio on Sunday. In short, suspended for a week," accompanied by an eye-rolling emoji. Assayag and Berkovich, once known for their close friendship both on and off-screen, are reportedly no longer in contact.
The controversy that led to Berkovich's suspension began when he questioned the educational qualifications of Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi during a broadcast, stating, "Everyone is given the title doctor, let him bring the certificate." This followed an exchange with Lucy Aharish, during which Berkovich told her, "You are not in a village here." Tibi subsequently sent a warning letter to Channel 13, demanding a NIS 150,000 apology and the removal of the segment. Channel 13 decided to suspend Berkovich, who is now scheduled to resume broadcasting on Sunday.
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