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Likud Reverses Boycott, Plans to Return to Channel 12 Interviews Ahead of Elections
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First reported by Walla · 6 hours ago
What happened
After an eight-month boycott of Channel 12 over its coverage of Unit 100 soldiers, Likud is ending the boycott and returning to interviews ahead of elections, following Netanyahu's instructions. The boycott began due to Channel 12's refusal to apologize for a controversial report, but the party now aims to reach a broader audience despite unresolved tensions.
- 01Likud ministers end eight-month boycott of Channel 12 ahead of elections.
- 02Netanyahu orders senior Likud members to resume interviews on Channel 12.
- 03Boycott started over Channel 12's controversial Unit 100 coverage and refusal to apologize.
- 04Key ministers like Yoav Kisch and Boaz Bismuth scheduled for upcoming Channel 12 interviews.
- 05Netanyahu has not yet decided if he will personally appear on Channel 12.
- 06The decision reflects a strategic need to engage voters beyond Channel 14 audiences.
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