Media Figures Clash Over Anchor's Criticism of Election Choices
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
News anchor Dani Kushmaro is facing backlash after criticizing residents of Ofakim for their voting choices following the October 7th attacks. MK Almog Cohen called for Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans to sideline Kushmaro from club activities. In response, media personality Rina Matsliach urged fans to support Kushmaro. Kushmaro, a native of Be'er Sheva and a longtime fan of the local soccer team, has been a prominent figure in Israeli television news.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- News anchor Dani Kushmaro criticized Ofakim residents for voting right-wing after October 7th attacks.
- MK Almog Cohen urged Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans to sideline Kushmaro from club activities.
- Media personality Rina Matsliach called for fans to support Kushmaro amidst the controversy.
- Kushmaro is a prominent news anchor and a well-known supporter of Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- The controversy stems from Kushmaro's "Ulpan Shishi" monologue and MK Cohen's reaction.
News anchor Dani Kushmaro, a prominent supporter of the Hapoel Be'er Sheva soccer club, is at the center of a public controversy. The dispute began after Kushmaro delivered a monologue on "Ulpan Shishi" criticizing residents of Mishor Gefen in Ofakim for voting for right-wing parties despite experiencing the October 7th attacks. Member of Knesset Almog Cohen, a Beitar Jerusalem fan, called on Hapoel Be'er Sheva supporters to distance Kushmaro from club activities. Cohen stated in an interview on "Yoman Ha'erev" on Radio Galey Israel that Kushmaro's remarks were a further transgression, following his alleged encouragement of draft refusal. Cohen urged Be'er Sheva fans to question Kushmaro's lack of apology. In response, media personality and former colleague Rina Matsliach, also a Hapoel Be'er Sheva fan, posted on X (formerly Twitter) urging fans to "give Dani Kushmaro a hug" and show support. Kushmaro, who was born and raised in Be'er Sheva, began his media career in local southern radio stations before joining Channel 12's news division in 2001. He has since become a senior journalist and anchor, known for maintaining his connection to his hometown and his strong support for Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
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