Ex-Footballer Gili Vermut Sparks Online Firestorm With Political Tweet
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
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- Gili Vermut used his daughter's homework for a political statement on X.
- He seemingly targeted media figures Yinon Magal, Amit Segal, and Yaakov Bardugo.
- Channel 14 commentator Noam Amir responded with a personal attack on Vermut.
- The incident led to online debate about political involvement of children.
- Vermut is known for expressing political views on social media.
Former Israeli footballer Gili Vermut ignited a controversy on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after posting a picture of his daughter's homework, using it as a political jab. Vermut, who played for Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and the Israeli national team, implied the homework was a critique of specific media figures he seemingly identified as Yinon Magal, Amit Segal, and Yaakov Bardugo. He described them as a "toxic mouthpiece from the ruling party's channel," a "disguised mouthpiece from Channel 12," and an "outstanding mouthpiece receiving special protection in the ruling party."
The post drew numerous reactions, including a sharp response from Channel 14 commentator Noam Amir. Amir retweeted Vermut's post, directly criticizing the former player by saying, "Pity the child whose father you are, shame on you." This exchange further divided users, with some condemning Vermut for involving his daughter in political content, while others criticized Amir's personal attack.
Vermut has become increasingly active in public discourse on social media in recent years, frequently sharing his views on current events and political matters.
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