Advocacy Activist Yosef Haddad Slams Channel 12 Reporter

Advocacy activist Yosef Haddad sharply criticized Channel 12 reporter Mohammed Magadli on Facebook on Monday. Haddad's remarks followed Magadli's reposting of an old interview clip Haddad gave to Al-Arabiya channel. Haddad suggested that Magadli's actions were motivated by jealousy and resentment, particularly after October 7th, when Haddad received significant airtime while Magadli, according to Haddad, was less visible.

Haddad claimed that Magadli had been "hot" for him for a long time and that the reporter "woke up" to repost the clip, waiting for an opportune moment. He alleged that political figures collaborated with Magadli in a campaign against him, citing involvement from the Joint List to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Haddad contrasted his own actions and commitment to Israel with Magadli's, stating that while both are Arab, he would fight for Israel and its citizens, a commitment he has proven through his actions. He argued that his efforts to portray Magadli as an "enemy of the state" had failed because "Israel is smarter and knows the truth."

Concluding his remarks, Haddad directly challenged Magadli to publicly declare Hamas a terrorist organization, questioning his courage and accusing him of potentially supporting terrorism if he refused. Haddad expressed confidence that such a statement would be widely shared.