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Full coverage· Culture· Updated

Ophira Assayag Mocks Ex-Colleague Eyal Berkovich's Suspension

Eyal Berkovich will return to his hosting duties on Channel 13 on Sunday after a one-week suspension for controversial remarks. His former co-host, Ophira Assayag, sarcastically commented on his return. Berkovich's suspension followed his questioning of MK Ahmed Tibi's doctorate and remarks made to Lucy Aharish.

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What happened

  1. 01Eyal Berkovich returns to Channel 13 hosting duties Sunday after a one-week suspension.
  2. 02Ophira Assayag, Berkovich's former partner, mocked his brief suspension on WhatsApp.
  3. 03Berkovich was suspended for questioning MK Ahmed Tibi's doctorate on air.
  4. 04Tibi demanded NIS 150,000, an apology, and segment removal from Channel 13.
  5. 05Berkovich also made controversial remarks to Lucy Aharish during a broadcast.

Tibi had demanded an apology and compensation from the network.

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

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