Israeli TV Host Eyal Berkovich Admits He Didn’t Know Location of Cave of the Patriarchs

During a live broadcast on Channel 13, Israeli presenter Eyal Berkovich confessed that he did not know the exact location of the Cave of the Patriarchs. The admission came during a conversation with co-host Moria Asraf, who asked him about the site. Berkovich said he had been unsure whether the cave was in Nablus (Shechem) or Hebron and had guessed Nablus, but Asraf corrected him, stating it is in Hebron.

This candid moment sparked criticism from journalist Avishai Greenstein, who commented on social media expressing disbelief that a current affairs presenter would be unaware of such a significant location. Greenstein described Berkovich as uninformed and questioned his contribution to public discourse, also criticizing his demeanor.

The Cave of the Patriarchs, a site of major religious and historical importance in Hebron, is central to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. Berkovich’s admission highlights a surprising gap in knowledge about a key landmark in Israeli and Palestinian heritage, especially from a media figure involved in current affairs.

No further statements from Berkovich or Channel 13 have been reported following the incident.