# Israeli TV host suspended after racist remarks on Abdul El-Sayed segment

- Published: 2026-11-08T14:30:11Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T04:07:44Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-politics/2026-11-08/ty-article/.premium/israeli-tv-host-suspended-after-racist-remarks-on-abdul-el-sayed-segment/000001a1-bb54-dda4-adb7-bbdc1a530000
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The suspension followed an on-air exchange in which Eyal Berkovic questioned whether Arab and Muslim public figures, including Israeli lawmaker Ahmad Tibi, were qualified to use the title 'doctor'

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