"Racists": Unusual Confrontation Between Eyal Berkovic and Lucy Aharish on Channel 13

An unusual confrontation occurred last night behind the scenes of the election broadcast on Channel 13 News, between host Lucy Aharish and media personality Eyal Berkovic. According to a report, Aharish called Berkovic and his associates "racists" following a remark by reporter Moria Asraf about "90 Zionist mandates." Berkovic replied: "Calm down, you're not in a village here." Aharish burst into tears in front of channel owner Assaf Rappaport. Channel 13 asked Berkovic to apologize.

An unusual confrontation took place last night (Tuesday, October 27, 2026) behind the scenes of the election broadcast on Channel 13 News, between host Lucy Aharish and media personality Eyal Berkovic. The confrontation began after reporter Moria Asraf, reporting from the Likud headquarters, referred on air to "90 Zionist mandates" and called for Zionist unity. Her remarks sparked Aharish's anger, leading her to confront Berkovic in the studio. The tension continued during the commercial break, when, according to eyewitnesses, Aharish called Berkovic and his associates "racists." In response, Berkovic told her: "Calm down, you're not in a village here." Aharish left the studio distraught and burst into tears in front of Assaf Rappaport, one of the channel's owners, who hugged her. Channel 13 reported that Berkovic was asked to apologize following the incident.