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Full coverage· Culture· Updated

Eretz Nehederet's Handling of Judith Ravitz Controversy Criticized

The Israeli satirical show "Eretz Nehederet" is facing criticism for its handling of a segment featuring singer Judith Ravitz. Instead of satirizing her alleged support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the show invited Ravitz to perform, turning a critique into an affectionate display.

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What happened

  1. 01Satirical show "Eretz Nehederet" is criticized for its handling of singer Judith Ravitz's appearance.
  2. 02Ravitz was featured in a sketch addressing her alleged support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  3. 03Instead of satire, Ravitz was embraced by comedian Almog Zohar and performed on the show.
  4. 04Critics claim the segment neutralized the satire and turned a critique into an affectionate display.

Critics argue this approach neutralized the satire and undermined the show's purpose.

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

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