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Ongoing Story· Day 5

Channel 13 Suspends Eyal Berkovich After Remarks About MK Ahmad Tibi

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Eyal Berkovich Comments on Channel 13 Suspension, Calls It 'Fun'

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Media personality Eyal Berkovich addressed his suspension from Channel 13 after controversial remarks about Ahmed Tibi. Berkovich stated he is enjoying the break and even requested it be extended, calling the situation "fun." He believes the controversy was exaggerated and taken out of context. His family is reportedly asking when he will return to his regular schedule.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Eyal Berkovich is enjoying his Channel 13 suspension and asked for it to be extended.
  • Berkovich believes his controversial remarks about Ahmed Tibi were taken out of context.
  • He described his current routine as leisurely, including coffee and family lunches.
  • Berkovich's family is reportedly asking when he will return to work.
  • The suspension followed comments questioning Ahmed Tibi's doctorate.

Media personality Eyal Berkovich has broken his silence following his suspension from Channel 13, which stemmed from controversial remarks made about Ahmed Tibi and questioning his doctorate. Speaking on the "The Magician and His Sons" podcast, Berkovich stated that he is actually enjoying the unexpected break. He humorously revealed that he even requested the suspension be extended, saying, "Honestly, they suspended me for a few days, I asked for a month. What fun." Berkovich described his new routine, which includes leisurely activities like having coffee and lunch with his grandfather. He noted that his family is already inquiring about his return to work, with messages asking, "When are you coming back?" He feels the entire affair has been blown out of proportion, stating, "This whole story, in one word, was taken out of context. They exaggerated, what they made of it."

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