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Channel 14 Mistakenly Interviews Wrong Woman in Exclusive Investigation, Sparking Online Laughter

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Channel 14 Mistakenly Interviews Wrong Woman in Exclusive Investigation, Sparking Online Laughter
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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago

What happened

Channel 14 mistakenly interviewed a woman resembling former Deputy State Attorney Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi during an investigative report teaser, causing widespread online mockery. The channel is investigating the error.

  • 01Channel 14 mistakenly interviewed a lookalike instead of former Deputy State Attorney Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi.
  • 02The channel claimed Tomer Yerushalmi was evading questions about a plea deal, which was false.
  • 03Journalists and social media users ridiculed the channel for the blunder.
  • 04Ben Caspit mocked the channel's false exclusive report opening.
  • 05Channel 14 confirmed the incident is under investigation.
  • 06The mistake became a viral embarrassment for the channel.

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Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew41 minutes ago
Channel 14 Mistakenly Interviews Wrong Woman in Exclusive Investigation, Sparking Online Laughter
WallaCenter · Hebrew55 minutes ago
Channel 14 Airs Mistaken Identity of Former Military Advocate Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Channel 14 Airs Fake Exclusive Interview Mistaking Neighbor for Former Military Advocate
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Channel 14 Airs Mistaken Exclusive Interview with Wrong Woman Instead of Former Military Advocate
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Channel 14 Mistakenly Interviews Wrong Woman as Former Military Prosecutor
MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Channel 14 Mistakenly Identifies Former Military Prosecutor in Investigation Preview
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Avishai Greenzeig Denies Interview with Former Military Prosecutor Was Genuine
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Channel 14 Falsely Portrays Civilian as Former Military Attorney in Controversy

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