Italy's RAI apologises after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team - Reuters
Italy's RAI apologises after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team Reuters
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"I firmly condemn the statements made today by a RAI journalist regarding the Israeli bobsleigh delegation at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics."
— Jonathan Peled , Activist
"The incident represented a serious breach of the principles of impartiality, respect and inclusion that should guide the public broadcaster."
— Giampaolo Rossi , Executive
"I firmly condemn the statements made today by a RAI journalist regarding the Israeli bobsleigh delegation at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics."
— Jonathan Peled , Activist
"The incident represented a serious breach of the principles of impartiality, respect and inclusion that should guide the public broadcaster."
— Giampaolo Rossi , Executive
"The incident represented a serious breach of the principles of impartiality, respect and inclusion that should guide the public broadcaster."
— Giampaolo Rossi , Executive
"I firmly condemn the statements made today by a RAI journalist regarding the Israeli bobsleigh delegation at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics."
— Jonathan Peled , Activist
"The incident represented a serious breach of the principles of impartiality, respect, and inclusion that should guide the public broadcaster."
— Giampaolo Rossi , Executive
"I extend my sincere apologies to the Israeli athletes, the delegation, and all viewers."
— Marco Lollobrigida , Executive
"the incident represented a 'serious' breach of the principles of impartiality, respect and inclusion that should guide the public broadcaster."
— Giampaolo Rossi , Executive
Key People
Catak is a German director who won the Orso d'Oro at the Berlinale.
Giampaolo Rossi is the CEO of the Italian state-owned network Rai.
Giorgia Cardinaletti is a co-host of events in Italy, notably the Sanremo music festival.
Jonathan Peled is Israel's ambassador.
Luisa Merloni is an author known for her work on feminist comedy.
Colleague of Paolo Petrecca, set to replace him.
Head of Rai Sport whose commentary during the Olympics went viral.
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Italy's state broadcaster RAI apologized after an off-air remark advising producers to 'avoid' the Israeli bobsleigh team was broadcast before the Four-Man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics.
RAI's off-air remark advising producers to 'avoid' the Israeli crew was broadcast before the Four-Man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics, leading to an apology from the broadcaster.
RAI's off-air remark advising producers to 'avoid' the Israeli crew was broadcast before the Four-Man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics, prompting an apology from the broadcaster.
RAI's interim head of sports, Marco Lollobrigida, apologized for an off-air remark advising producers to 'avoid' the Israeli bobsleigh team, stating it was an 'unacceptable expression' and initiated internal investigations.
RAI's off-air remark advising producers to 'avoid' the Israeli crew was broadcast before the Four-Man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics, leading to an apology from the broadcaster and condemnation from Israel's ambassador.
RAI's interim head of sports, Marco Lollobrigida, apologized for an off-air remark advising producers to 'avoid' the Israeli bobsleigh team, stating it was an 'unacceptable statement' and initiated internal investigations.
RAI's off-air remark advising producers to 'avoid' the Israeli crew was broadcast before the Four-Man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics, leading to an apology from the broadcaster and condemnation from Israel's ambassador.
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