Eyal Berkovich Returns to Broadcasting After Suspension
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Eyal Berkovich, a TV presenter and former footballer, is returning to Channel 13's "Moria and Berko" program on Sunday after a week-long suspension. The suspension followed his controversial remarks questioning the academic credentials of Ahmed Tibi and Abdul al-Sied. His co-host, Moria Asraf, expressed her happiness about his return. Berkovich had previously stated his comments were taken out of context.
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- Eyal Berkovich returns to Channel 13's "Moria and Berko" program on Sunday.
- He was suspended for questioning the academic credentials of Ahmed Tibi and Abdul al-Sied.
- His co-host, Moria Asraf, welcomed his return on Instagram.
- Berkovich claimed his remarks were taken out of context on a podcast.
- The suspension also followed a confrontation with anchor Lucy Aharish.
Eyal Berkovich, the TV presenter and former footballer, is set to return to the screen on Channel 13's program "Moria and Berko" on Sunday, following a week-long suspension. The suspension was imposed after Berkovich made controversial remarks during a broadcast, questioning the doctoral degrees of Knesset Member Ahmed Tibi and American politician Abdul al-Sied. These statements sparked public criticism, leading Channel 13 management to suspend him immediately after a clarifying discussion.
The decision also came amid a publicized confrontation Berkovich had days earlier with fellow anchor Lucy Aharish. During his absence, co-host Moria Asraf addressed viewer inquiries about his return, assuring them he would be back soon. Asraf expressed her excitement for his return, posting on Instagram, "Now the heart is whole," alongside a picture of Berkovich.
While off-air, Berkovich appeared on the "The Magician and His Sons" podcast, where he addressed his suspension for the first time, claiming his words were taken out of context. He also humorously mentioned that he himself had requested an extension of his absence.
Berkovich's suspension period has now concluded, and he is scheduled to resume co-hosting the current affairs program with Asraf on Channel 13 at 6:00 PM on Sunday.
