Yakov Buzaglo Offers Surprising Support for Netanyahu Ahead of UN Speech

Yakov Buzaglo, a businessman and reality TV personality known for his recent political statements and support for the "Democrats" party, posted a surprising monologue on Facebook expressing support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his speech at the UN General Assembly. Buzaglo, who identifies as a "proud leftist," stated that despite his political leanings, he wanted to "give credit to the Prime Minister." He urged Netanyahu not to speak only to his supporters in Israel but to address the world, including those who disagree with or are angry at Israel. Buzaglo emphasized the need to discuss the October 7th attacks and the hostages but questioned whether Israel is effectively conveying its values to the global community. He called on Netanyahu to present a vision of "morality, values, responsibility, and human life," suggesting it might be time for introspection rather than solely blaming the world for hypocrisy. Buzaglo concluded by stating that Netanyahu, in this address, represents not just his government or party but the entire State of Israel, urging him to use his rhetorical skills to help the world understand and believe in Israel, and to give children hope for their dreams. This is not the first time Buzaglo has addressed Israel's global image and public relations challenges. He recently spoke out against cancel culture regarding a critical film about Israel, advocating for presenting facts and the true story instead of shouting or boycotting.