Yinon Magal Apologizes to Bibas Family for Remarks
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Commentator Yinon Magal met with relatives of hostage Shiri Bibas to apologize for his remarks, which he claims were taken out of context. Magal stated that despite the distortion, his words caused hurt, and he used the meeting to express regret. The encounter with Bibas's uncle and cousin was described as "long, painful, and good."
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- Commentator Yinon Magal apologized to the family of hostage Shiri Bibas.
- Magal met with Bibas's uncle and cousin to offer his apologies.
- He stated his remarks were taken out of context but acknowledged they caused hurt.
- Magal described the meeting as "long, painful, and good."
Israeli commentator Yinon Magal met with relatives of Shiri Bibas, a hostage held by Hamas, to apologize for remarks he made that were taken out of context. Magal published a personal statement following the meeting with Bibas's uncle and cousin, during which he expressed regret to them and to other families affected by his words.
Magal stated that he has been subjected to a "campaign of incitement" in recent days that has distorted his comments. However, he acknowledged that his words were spoken and did cause hurt. He expressed gratitude that the Bibas family members reached out to meet him, describing the encounter as "long, painful, and good."
"I took the opportunity to apologize to them and to the families who were hurt," Magal wrote, concluding with a wish for a good "Shabbat Bereshit" for everyone.
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