Commentator Slams Michal Pelegan and Keshet 12 for Arrogance Toward the Public

In a monologue on the morning program "Mador HaBoker" with Dana Varon, the writer attacked Keshet 12 reporter Michal Pailan and the network, saying they treat the public as if it is less informed than journalists and liberal elites. The piece accused Pailan of crossing a red line this week when she said the government was "urinating on the fighters."

The commentary argued that this claim insults soldiers, officers, reservists, bereaved families and parents of soldiers, including people who voted for the government. It said that telling them they do not understand who is hurting them is not criticism but arrogance, and claimed that certain channels believe they can "shape consciousness" and educate the public.

The writer framed the debate as one of contempt and patronizing attitudes, not right versus left or coalition versus opposition. It said there is another narrative, especially from the right, about being disrespected by the courts, but that this voice is never given airtime by the same media outlets that present themselves as professional and objective.

The monologue concluded that the public is not foolish, sees the condescension, and knows what it will hear each time it votes for those broadcasters. It ended by saying there is democracy and elections in Israel, and that unless Keshet 12 changes its attitude, it will keep losing elections.