Haim Levinson Admits He Misses Working With TV Host Ofira Asayag
Journalist Haim Levinson confessed in a recent interview that he misses co-hosting with Keshet 12 star Ofira Asayag, following their dramatic professional split in late 2025 over a financial transparency scandal.
Journalist and TV host Haim Levinson has reflected on his brief professional partnership with Keshet 12 anchor Ofira Asayag, admitting that he misses working alongside her.
During a recent appearance on Menachem Toker's "Podcastsoka" show, Levinson was asked about his broadcasting preferences and favorite co-hosts. When prompted about who he enjoyed sharing the airwaves with the most across television and radio, Levinson did not hesitate, stating, "I really loved broadcasting with Ofira, I miss it."
The candid response surprised the host, who playfully responded with a reference to the Sabbath, noting that Levinson's departure from the Friday night slot spared him from airing conflicts. The conversation continued in a lighthearted tone as the two discussed the production schedule.
The professional partnership between Levinson and Asayag came to an abrupt end in November 2025 following a major controversy. It was revealed that Levinson had received approximately 200,000 shekels from Perception, a firm owned by political consultant Srulik Einhorn, who became embroiled in the "Qatari Gate" affair. The funds were paid for content work between 2019 and 2024, primarily for campaigns in the Balkans. Levinson failed to disclose these business ties to his employers at Haaretz, Keshet 12, or his co-host Asayag, even as the duo discussed the controversy on air and hosted Einhorn's mother, Prof. Talia Einhorn.
Following the revelations, Levinson was dismissed from Haaretz and announced his departure from the Keshet 12 program on November 6, 2025, citing a breach of public trust. While he apologized for the lack of transparency, Levinson maintained he never worked for Qatar and was unaware of Einhorn's ties to the state. Asayag expressed deep disappointment over being kept in the dark, though she later acknowledged her affection for her former co-partner.
The pair briefly reunited on screen in September when Levinson appeared as a guest on Asayag's program. During the emotional exchange, Asayag confronted him directly about the breach of trust, admitting she took the betrayal harder than her professional split from Eyal Berkovic. Levinson acknowledged his lapse in judgment, conceding that he failed to meet proper journalistic standards regarding full disclosure.
