Ayala Hason refuses to read a dictated apology, and Kan removes her from the screen

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The ethics committee of the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation decided to accept the apology of Kan 11 presenter Ayala Hason for her remarks regarding Bedouin women in the Negev and claims she made about irregularities at polling stations in the Arab sector. However, following the storm the remarks caused, the management of the news division gave the presenter an ultimatum: she must broadcast a clarification and apology on air in wording acceptable to management, otherwise she will not be able to return to present her show in the studio.

In response, Hason announced that she will not present her show and claimed that she was required to read a manipulative text dictated to her via WhatsApp and that an alternative wording she proposed was rejected. According to her, this is selective enforcement and political persecution, and she accused management of biased leaks against her. According to Ynet, following the refusal the presenter is expected to leave the corporation after about three years, but according to Israel Hayom, Hason denies rumors of her departure.