Israeli TV presenter faces criticism after blowing up building in Lebanon
Israeli TV presenter faces criticism after blowing up building in Lebanon
Danny Kushmaro helps detonate a building in southern Lebanon that soldiers claim was used to fire rockets into Israel
An Israeli TV presenter has come under criticism after being filmed blowing up a building in Lebanon during a broadcast.
Danny Kushmaro, a news presenter on Channel 12, was shown wearing a bulletproof vest and helmet while a soldier instructed him on how to detonate an explosive device.
A soldier told Kushmaro that a nearby building had been used to launch rockets into northern Israel. After a countdown, the journalist then pressed the detonator button, destroying the building.
The incident drew condemnation on social media, with many calling it a violation of journalistic ethics.
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He should face execution instead of mere criticism