TV Host Slams Ben-Gvir, Gottlieb Over Government Roles

Israeli media personality Ofira Asayag has sharply criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Knesset Member Tali Gottlieb in a social media video, expressing frustration over their reported aspirations for key government positions. Asayag questioned Ben-Gvir's reported desire to become the next Defense Minister, asking, "Why do we deserve all this mess? What do you want from us?!" She accused him of having already "ruined the police" and warned against him "ruining the entire security of the State of Israel," humorously suggesting he "leave the Sukkah [temporary hut used during the Sukkot holiday] even after Sukkot and hug it, with the etrog and the lulav... but leave us alone, enough already."

Asayag also targeted Gottlieb, referencing reports that Ben-Gvir intends to appoint her as Justice Minister. "I understand you want to appoint Tali Gottlieb, the one who licked Netanyahu's boots for three years," Asayag stated bluntly, alluding to Gottlieb's complex relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and past attempts to sideline her. Asayag questioned Gottlieb's suitability for the role, asking if Netanyahu had "given her a wink, sent her to Australia, and now wants to make her Justice Minister?"

The media personality concluded her video with a message of exasperation to the public and politicians, stating, "Can someone explain to them that they are giving me a headache, and apparently not just me, there is a country here... Enough!" Asayag recently launched a WhatsApp channel called "Ofira Asayag Culture" to foster closer daily communication with her followers.