Channel 14 Apologizes for Mistaken Identity, Then Accuses Channel 12 of Defamation Against IDF Soldiers

Channel 14 issued an apology after mistakenly identifying a journalist in a preview segment, where their reporter addressed a former military prosecutor, but it was not actually Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. Following the apology, Channel 14 challenged critics by asking if they had similarly scrutinized Channel 12 for their coverage.

Channel 14 accused Channel 12 of falsely reporting on the IDF, including allegations of an attack on a hospital in Gaza that never occurred and defaming soldiers fighting in the Yemen field. They highlighted that the military prosecutor closed the case without indictments related to the footage Channel 12 aired, which they claim caused significant damage to Israel's reputation and the soldiers' honor.

The statement criticized Channel 12 and other media outlets for not apologizing for these alleged falsehoods and questioned their accountability. Channel 14 also accused the former military prosecutor of leaking a biased video to Channel 12 and submitting false affidavits to the Supreme Court, implicating close ties to the current Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, who has not addressed the issue.

Channel 14 warned against distractions from the core issue, which they say involves a plea deal with the former military prosecutor aimed at covering up the case. They concluded by reiterating their apology for the initial mistake and demanding an explanation from those who knowingly defamed IDF soldiers during an ongoing war.