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Itamar Eitam Removed as Panelist from Channel 13 Following Heated Clash with Protest Leader
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
Itamar Eitam was removed from Channel 13's panel after a heated confrontation with protest leader Eyal Naveh, who insulted him off-air. Despite the dismissal, Eitam vows to continue speaking out about the war and its challenges through other venues.
- 01Itamar Eitam was dismissed from Channel 13 following a heated clash with protest leader Eyal Naveh.
- 02The conflict escalated after Eitam called Naveh a 'refuser' on air, leading to off-camera insults.
- 03Host Moria Asraf expelled Naveh from the studio for his offensive remarks.
- 04Channel 13 cited maintaining 'sacred symmetry' as reason for also removing Eitam.
- 05Eitam acknowledged the pain and losses experienced, affirming his intent to keep speaking out.
- 06He expressed willingness to appear on other platforms to discuss the war and resilience.
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