Ayelet Hasson Apologizes for Remarks on Bedouin Women
Host Ayelet Hasson apologized for controversial remarks made on Radio Galai Israel about Bedouin women in the Negev. Her comments, which described them as "battered women" whose husbands have multiple wives, led to widespread criticism and calls for her dismissal from Channel 11. Hasson stated she had no intention to offend and apologized to anyone hurt by her words.
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- Host Ayelet Hasson apologized for controversial remarks about Bedouin women in the Negev.
- Hasson's comments described Bedouin women as "battered women" with polygamous husbands.
- The remarks on Radio Galai Israel sparked widespread criticism online.
- Calls were made for Channel 11 to dismiss Hasson following the controversy.
- Hasson stated her comments were not intended to cause offense.
Ayelet Hasson, a host, issued an apology on Monday for comments she made on Radio Galai Israel. During the interview, Hasson questioned a perceived shift, stating, "I ask, what is this change? The liberals won, now tell me, Bedouin women in the Negev with veils, whose husbands have several other wives like them, and they are usually battered women." Her statement sparked significant controversy, with many online users calling for Channel 11 to dismiss her. Hasson subsequently released a statement expressing regret: "I wish to address the things I said in an interview with Radio Galai Israel, regarding women in the Bedouin society in the Negev. I wish to clarify that I had no intention of hurting any woman, and to anyone who was hurt by my words, I apologize from the bottom of my heart."
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