The experiment ended with stitches: Channel One reporter Eitam Lakhover went out this morning (Wednesday) to film an article about body armor for the 'Mabat' edition, which ended, embarrassingly, in the hospital.
In a post published today by the channel on its Facebook page, it was written: "Our reporter, Eitam the author, went out this morning to film an article about body armor, for the Mabat edition.
""During the article, I met with representatives of the company that manufactures the protective vests for the defense system and for the civilian market. While filming, the author agreed, at the request of the company representatives, to try the protective vest on himself. The attempt was unsuccessful, the vest did not live up to the manufacturer's promises, the knife penetrated inside, slightly wounding him.
""The company's representatives, who felt great embarrassment as a result of the incident, provided the author with immediate assistance.
"The victim was later taken to a hospital for medical treatment, where doctors stitched up the cut on his back.".
It was also written that the full details and photographs will be broadcast tonight on the edition with Yaakov Ayalon.