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Channel 14 Host Arel Segal Admits Mistake in Misidentifying Former Military Prosecutor

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First reported by Srugim · 12 hours ago

What happened

Channel 14 presenter Arel Segal admitted the channel erred in misidentifying a woman as a former military prosecutor during an investigation, leading to a public apology and removal of the report. The channel is conducting a re-investigation amid the controversy.

  • 01Channel 14 mistakenly identified a woman as former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
  • 02Presenter Arel Segal publicly admitted the error and apologized on Radio 103fm.
  • 03The woman resembled Tomer-Yerushalmi and responded to her name but was not confirmed as her.
  • 04Channel 14 removed the report and announced a re-investigation due to doubts.
  • 05Segal emphasized the seriousness of falsely accusing IDF soldiers and taking responsibility.
  • 06The former military prosecutor's daughter responded to the media uproar.

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OrganizationsChannel 14, Radio 103fm

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew13 minutes ago
Channel 14 Host Arel Segal Admits Mistake in Misidentifying Former Military Prosecutor
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Channel 14’s False Report on Former Military Prosecutor Sparks Ridicule and Highlights Media Failings
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Senior Journalist Accuses Channel 14 of Internal Betrayal Over False Exclusive Interview
SrugimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Kan 11 Journalist Defends Channel 14 After False Report on Legal Advisor

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