Radio Host Slams Yinon Magal for Remarks to Hostage Families

Radio host Pnina Bat Tsvi sharply criticized Channel 14 host Yinon Magal on Thursday for his call to the families of hostages, and to Oferi Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas whose wife and two children were murdered in captivity, to apologize to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking on 103fm radio, Bat Tsvi questioned Magal's state of mind, stating, "What, didn't you take the right pill? You've lost your balance, you've completely lost it, you've lost your judgment." She added, "We are on the radio that upholds freedom of expression, no one tells you what to say, but like this? Talking to hostage families? Is it all to please Bibi? I'm telling you, get out of your job, and if necessary, go see a doctor."

Magal had previously addressed the controversy surrounding his remarks on 103fm, where he called on hostage families who had criticized Netanyahu to apologize to the Prime Minister. He described the situation as political and accused Ben Caspit of inciting the controversy with a "despicable act" based on a lie. Magal clarified that he did not intend to offend the hostage families, acknowledging a mistake in not making his position clearer earlier.

Earlier, Magal had read out names of individuals who participated in a book titled 'Mr. Abandonment,' calling them "despicable people." He suggested that their only path to atonement was to vote for the 'Mahal' (pardoning) list for Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, stating, "This is their only option to atone for the abomination they committed." He concluded by saying these individuals would be remembered for eternal shame, calling them the "vilest people" in Israel for accusing Netanyahu of being 'Mr. Abandonment.'