Ayelet Hasson's Next Move: Maariv Poll Shows Viewer Preference for Channel 14
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Broadcaster Ayelet Hasson left Kan 11 after a dispute over her remarks and the network's response. A Maariv Online poll of nearly 10,000 readers showed 60% prefer her to move to Channel 14. The majority of respondents also disagreed with Kan 11's handling of the crisis. Hasson has not yet announced her next career move.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Maariv poll shows 60% of readers want Ayelet Hasson to join Channel 14 after leaving Kan 11.
- Nearly 10,000 readers participated in the Maariv Online poll regarding Hasson's future.
- 54% of poll respondents disagreed with the Public Broadcasting Corporation's stance on Hasson's dispute.
- Channel 12 was the second most preferred destination for Hasson with 11% of the votes.
- Hasson left Kan 11 after a disagreement over her remarks and a demanded apology.
- The poll's political question showed 47% voted opposition and 36% voted coalition parties.
Following broadcaster Ayelet Hasson's departure from the Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan 11), a poll conducted by Maariv Online among nearly 10,000 readers revealed strong preferences for her next professional step and opinions on the corporation's handling of her exit. Channel 14 emerged as the clear favorite, receiving 60% of the votes for Hasson's potential new platform. This result is particularly noteworthy given that only 36% of respondents identified as having voted for coalition parties in the last election, while 47% voted for opposition parties. Hasson herself has not yet announced her future plans.
The poll also addressed the dispute that led to Hasson's departure from Kan 11 after three years. The conflict arose from her remarks concerning Bedouin women and alleged voting irregularities in Arab communities. Kan 11's management demanded a broadcast clarification and apology in a format they approved. Hasson refused to read a statement she felt was dictated to her, though she expressed willingness to present an alternative text. The corporation denied dictating the text, stating that drafts were exchanged. The disagreement concluded with Hasson's announcement of her resignation.
Regarding the Public Broadcasting Corporation's stance on the matter, 54% of the poll participants disagreed with the corporation's position, while 40% supported it, and 6% agreed with the position but disagreed with how the crisis was managed. In terms of preferred news channels, Channel 12 secured third place with 11% of the votes, followed by Channel 16 with 6%. Network 13, where Hasson worked before joining Kan 11, received only 4% of the votes.