MK Merav Ben Ari Slams Yinon Magal as "Liar" and "Wretch"
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Member of Knesset Merav Ben Ari fiercely criticized Channel 14 presenter Yinon Magal, calling him a "liar" and "wretch" in response to his remarks about participants in a book critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Magal had labeled these individuals "abominable" and accused them of a "blood libel." Ben Ari's statement, prompted by a bereaved father, included a phone number for a cult victim support center and criticized Magal's broadcast station. The controversy has also drawn criticism from opposition leader Yair Lapid.
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- MK Merav Ben Ari called presenter Yinon Magal a "liar" and "wretched slave" on X.
- Ben Ari's comments were prompted by Magal's criticism of participants in a book critical of PM Netanyahu.
- Magal had previously called the book's participants "abominable people" and accused them of a "blood libel."
- Ben Ari suggested Magal seek professional help at a cult victim support center.
- The controversy has drawn condemnation from opposition leader Yair Lapid.
Member of Knesset Merav Ben Ari has launched an unprecedentedly sharp attack on Channel 14 and 103FM presenter Yinon Magal, calling him a "liar, a wretched, base, and pathetic slave." Ben Ari's strong reaction was prompted by a message from a bereaved father, which led her to respond to Magal's recent controversial remarks.
Magal had previously criticized participants of the book "Mr. Abandonment," which is critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During his broadcast, Magal read out the names of dozens of public figures, bereaved families, and families of hostages who participated in the book, labeling them "abominable people" and "the most base people living in the State of Israel who fabricated a blood libel against Benjamin Netanyahu."
In her X post, formerly Twitter, Ben Ari initially stated she did not want to address Magal but felt compelled to after the bereaved father's message. She then included a phone number for the Center for Victims of Cults in Tel Aviv, suggesting Magal could receive professional help there. Ben Ari also criticized the radio station where Magal broadcasts, expressing doubt they would want to treat someone as "repugnant" as him, calling it a "shame" for the station.
The controversy surrounding Magal's comments has drawn condemnation from other public figures, including Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid.
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