Netanyahu caused a scandal on air — the host received angry messages

During a live broadcast of Netanyahu's speech at the UN, the phone of Channel 13 news anchor Doria Lempel began receiving dozens of angry messages from viewers outraged by the airtime given to the prime minister. Journalist Gil Mishali reported that viewers were spreading the anchor's phone number and demanding a more critical stance from journalists. Netanyahu also criticized Gadi Eisenkot, saying he finds it difficult to express his ideas.

During a live broadcast of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, the phone of Channel 13 news anchor Doria Lempel began receiving dozens of angry messages from viewers. As journalist Gil Mishali reported, viewers outraged that Netanyahu was given airtime spread Lempel's phone number and sent her messages with roughly the same content: "The prime minister is boycotting you. Why are you giving him propaganda airtime live again?" The protesters also demanded that the journalists in the studio take a more critical stance and fact-check the prime minister's speech. The article also quotes Netanyahu criticizing Gadi Eisenkot, claiming that he "finds it difficult to express his ideas" and that his path is "a path of fleeing from making important decisions."