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Eyal Berkovich Returns to TV and Radio Just One Week After Controversy

Israeli host Eyal Berkovich will return to Channel 13 and 103FM radio on Sunday, one week after his suspension for questioning the doctoral degrees of politician Abdul El-Sayed and MK Ahmad Tibi. The decision to shorten his suspension followed internal discussions between Berkovich and Channel 13 management.

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Eyal Berkovich Returns to TV and Radio Just One Week After Controversy
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What happened

  1. 01Eyal Berkovich returns to Channel 13 and 103FM radio on Sunday after a one-week suspension.
  2. 02Berkovich was suspended for questioning the doctoral degrees of Abdul El-Sayed and Ahmad Tibi on air.
  3. 03Channel 13 shortened his suspension following internal discussions and a clarification meeting.
  4. 04The incident followed a prior public confrontation with host Lucy Aharish.
  5. 05Haim Levinson temporarily filled Berkovich's radio slot during the suspension.

The controversy had led to widespread public backlash and internal tension, including a prior confrontation with host Lucy Aharish.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ice, the latest report. Read Ice’s original

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