Avi Shoshan Apologizes for False Media Claim About Israeli Doctor Treating Erdogan

Avi Shoshan issued a public apology during the "Patriots" program for a previous statement he made on the show "Sheva with Schlesinger and Bardugo." Shoshan had claimed that an Israeli doctor treated and saved Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a statement that sparked widespread international media attention. He described his earlier remarks as a "media attack" and sought to correct the misinformation.

Shoshan specifically apologized to Professor Yitzhak Shapira, the Israeli doctor whose name was linked to the claim. He explained that the false report led to global media outlets contacting both him and the doctor for interviews, creating a media frenzy. Shoshan emphasized that the claim about Erdogan receiving medical treatment from an Israeli doctor was untrue.

In his apology, Shoshan praised Professor Shapira as "one of Israel's heroes," noting that he had received the State Security Prize and the Prime Minister's Award for his significant contributions to Israel. Shoshan expressed pride and respect for Shapira, stating, "I am proud of you, I salute you, and I am happy to have had the privilege to work with you." The apology aimed to set the record straight and honor the doctor's real achievements without the false association with Erdogan's treatment.