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Aviv Geffen Slams Channel 14 for Not Airing Memorial Ceremony
Israeli public figures have strongly criticized Channel 14 for its decision not to broadcast the national memorial ceremony marking three years since the October 7th massacre. While other major Israeli television channels united to air the joint civic event live from Park Hayarkon on Wednesday evening, Channel 14 opted to continue with its regular programming, including the show HaPatriotim.
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What happened
- 01Channel 14 faced widespread public criticism for refusing to broadcast the October 7th memorial ceremony on Wednesday evening.
- 02The national memorial ceremony was held at Park Hayarkon and broadcast live by all other major Israeli television channels.
- 03Instead of airing the remembrance event, Channel 14 continued with its regular programming, including the show HaPatriotim.
- 04Singer Aviv Geffen condemned the channel on Instagram, asking if they were taking revenge on murdered children and bereaved parents.
- 05Football commentator Gili Vermut accused Channel 14 of prioritizing political narratives and a "cult" over national remembrance.
- 06Knesset candidate Gadi Izkanot called the channel's decision shameful and accused it of attempting to rewrite history.
Singer Aviv Geffen publicly condemned the channel on Instagram, sharing an image depicting a television screen frightening a child and asking who the channel was taking revenge on by skipping the broadcast. Geffen questioned whether the decision targeted murdered children, bereaved parents, or rape victims, concluding his post with "Shame on you."
Football commentator Gili Vermut and Knesset candidate Gadi Izkanot also criticized the channel. Vermut accused Channel 14 of prioritizing a "cult" and political narratives over remembrance, while Izkanot called the channel's actions shameful and described it as an attempt to rewrite history.
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