Amid widespread public backlash and heavy pressure on social media, Channel 13 announced today (Friday) that the HaMakor investigative episode on Rami Davidian will not air this coming Sunday, as previously planned.
In a statement, the network said:
“We are aware of the public’s sentiments and of the potential impact of airing the episode, and at this time, we prefer not to broadcast it.”
The canceled report and online reactions
As previously reported, Channel 13 had announced plans to investigate Rami Davidian, who played a leading role in rescuing hundreds of people during the October 7 terror attack at the Nova music festival. The announcement sparked widespread criticism.
News of the cancellation prompted a wave of strong responses online, with many expressing support for Davidian. Yoseph Haddad, a social activist, wrote:
“Rami Davidian is an Israeli hero who risked his life to save others… How low can the media sink to try and smear his name?”
“Its only purpose is to defame a good man”
Media figure Meni Assayag commented:
“It’s a blessing to see more and more survivors coming forward to speak about Rami Davidian’s courage—he is our real hero. I ask you, dear fellow Jews: don’t watch the upcoming HaMakor episode. Its only purpose is to defame this good man and cast doubt on his credibility. Do it for him—don’t watch.”
Yesterday, Davidian appeared in an emotional interview on the podcast Et HaKol with Nataly Dadon, where he shared the emotional difficulties he has faced since the attack. He described how, especially in recent weeks, he felt overwhelmed by post-traumatic stress and even considered ending his life.
“I didn’t want to breathe”
“In the past three days, I even thought about ending it. I didn’t have the strength to get up—I didn’t want to breathe,” he said in tears.
Davidian added, “For me, saving lives isn’t about how many. If people only understood how I acted in the field—even the IDF wasn’t there. I asked myself why no one came to help me.”
Despite the criticism, Davidian made clear: “I’m not looking for honor or money. I’ve worked my whole life, I grew up without a father, and I don’t need this kind of denial. If not for October 7, I would still be earning my living with dignity.”
