A heated moment on live television has caught the attention of netizens as Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni firmly stops Israeli ambassador, Michael Freeman from interrupting him during an interview on Friday, March 6.
The tense exchange occurred while Oseni was questioning the diplomat about Israel’s involvement in the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.
During the discussion, the journalist insisted on completing his argument before allowing the ambassador to respond.
While presenting his points, Oseni referenced previous developments in the conflict, claiming that Israel had earlier denied huge casualty figures reported in Gaza before later acknowledging them.
He also mentioned investigations involving the Israeli military and raised concerns about what he described as contradictions in Israel’s policies, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
As the discussion intensified, Ambassador Freeman attempted to interject while Oseni was still speaking. The anchor quickly pushed back, telling the diplomat to allow him to finish his statement.
“Do not interrupt me, Ambassador. Let me finish, alright?” Oseni said during the live broadcast.
The moment quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing widespread reactions from Nigerians.
Many users debated the journalist’s firm approach during the interview, while others praised him for maintaining control of the conversation during the heated exchange.
Check out some comments below:
Watch the clip beneath:
Rufai Oseni tells Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman:
“Let me finish, Do not interrupt me, Ambassador.” pic.twitter.com/yWzzTd6afO
— Linda Ikeji Blog (@lindaikeji) March 6, 2026
