Eyal Berkovic suspended from Channel 13 after questioning MK Ahmad Tibi's doctorate

Israeli sports commentator Eyal Berkovic was suspended from Channel 13 (Reshet 13) on November 8, 2026, after questioning the doctorate degree of MK Ahmad Tibi. The decision also follows a recent on-air confrontation with anchor Lucy Aharish.

Channel 13 (Reshet 13) has suspended sports commentator Eyal Berkovic from broadcasting. The decision was reported by Ynet on November 8, coming several days after a confrontation between Berkovic and journalist Lucy Aharish. The details of the incident and the duration of the suspension have not been disclosed. The article is still being updated.