Lior Berkovich Defends Father After Reshet 13 Suspension Over Tibi Remark
Lior Berkovich has defended his father, Eyal Berkovich, following his suspension from Reshet 13 over controversial remarks questioning the academic credentials of Ahmad Tibi and Abdul El-Sayed.
Lior Berkovich, son of prominent Israeli media personality Eyal Berkovich, has publicly defended his father following his suspension from the Reshet 13 network. The suspension came after Eyal Berkovich questioned the academic credentials of MK Ahmad Tibi and Michigan State Senator Abdul El-Sayed during an episode of the "Moria and Berko" program.
Taking to Instagram, Lior Berkovich dismissed the backlash, writing, "Dad, if Ahmad Tibi is a doctor, then you are a professor. Move on." He criticized the public sensitivity surrounding the broadcast, questioning whether expressing opinions and making sharp remarks is no longer permissible without causing immediate offense.
Lior Berkovich also took aim at Tibi directly, adding harsh criticism regarding political discourse. He concluded his supportive message by encouraging his father to take a brief hiatus and return with renewed energy after working hard.
The controversy erupted during a discussion between Eyal Berkovich and journalist Suleiman Maswada concerning Abdul El-Sayed, who won election to the Michigan Senate. When Maswada referred to El-Sayed by his full title and academic credentials, Berkovich interrupted to challenge the validity of the degrees held by both El-Sayed and Ahmad Tibi, prompting swift intervention and disciplinary action from the network's management.
