Channel 12 journalist attacked: "Lack of self-awareness" | Here's how she responded

Television critic Einav Schiff attacked Channel 12 reporter Michal Pailan on a podcast, accusing her of "megalomania" and crossing the line from journalism to activism. Pailan responded sharply, calling him and the interviewer "insecure men." Einav Tzengauker came to her defense.

Television critic for Yedioth Ahronoth, Einav Schiff, attacked today (Tuesday) on Avi Shoshan's podcast Channel 12 reporter Michal Pailan. Schiff accused her of "megalomania" and crossing the line from journalism to activism, especially in covering the hostages. According to him, Pailan turned from a reporter covering the protest into a protest activist, a line that must not be crossed. Pailan did not stay silent and responded sharply, calling Schiff and Shoshan "insecure men" and referring to the interview Shoshan gave to the Prime Minister. Einav Tzengauker, mother of a former hostage, came to Pailan's defense and praised her support for the families.