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Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg criticizes occupation during live broadcast
Veteran Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg expressed critical views regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the occupation of Palestinian territories during a live television interview on Channel 13. The 72-year-old actress believed the segment had moved to a commercial break and was speaking privately when she made the remarks.
During the exchange, Goldenberg stated that she no longer feels proud to be Israeli and attributed current events to the consequences of the occupation. She specifically cited religious coercion, settlers, Jewish terrorism, and arrogance as factors in her perspective.
Upon realizing the cameras were still rolling, Goldenberg expressed shock and protested that she had not been informed the program was back on air. The footage of the unexpected political discussion has since circulated online.