Berkovich Returns to Channel 13 After Suspension; Co-Host Shares Emotional Message
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Host Eyal Berkovich is returning to Channel 13 on Sunday after a week-long suspension for controversial remarks. His co-host Moria Asraf posted an emotional message about his return. Berkovich's suspension followed his questioning of MK Ahmed Tibi's doctoral degree during a broadcast. The channel lifted the suspension on Thursday.
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- Eyal Berkovich returns to Channel 13 on Sunday after a week-long suspension.
- Co-host Moria Asraf expressed her joy over Berkovich's return with an emotional social media post.
- Berkovich was suspended for questioning MK Ahmed Tibi's doctoral degree on air.
- The controversial remarks were made during a discussion about Abdul Al-Sayed.
- Channel 13 lifted Berkovich's suspension on Thursday.
Eyal Berkovich is set to return to hosting his program on Channel 13 on Sunday, following a week-long absence after his suspension. His co-host, Moria Asraf, shared an emotional Instagram story expressing her happiness, writing, "Now the heart is whole." Berkovich was suspended last week by Reshet 13 after making controversial remarks, including accusations of racism. During a live broadcast of their show, "Moria and Berkovich," he questioned the doctoral degree of Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi. The comments were made during a segment with Channel 13 reporter Suliman Maswadeh, who was reporting on Abdul Al-Sayed, a Democratic Party member from Michigan known for his strong criticism of Israel. When Maswadeh referred to Al-Sayed as "Doctor," Berkovich interrupted, questioning if his degree had been verified. Asraf confirmed Al-Sayed held an academic title, but Berkovich then brought up MK Tibi, stating, "They also say Ahmed Tibi is a doctor, so they say, let him bring the certificate." Channel 13 decided to end Berkovich's suspension on Thursday, paving the way for his return to hosting on Sunday.
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