Yinon Magal Meets Bibas Family, Apologizes for Remarks
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Commentator Yinon Magal met with relatives of Shiri Bibas to apologize for his remarks, which he said were taken out of context and caused pain. Magal acknowledged his words hurt people and described the meeting with Bibas' uncle and cousin as long, painful, and good. He apologized to them and other affected families.
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- Commentator Yinon Magal met with relatives of Shiri Bibas to apologize.
- Magal stated his remarks were taken out of context but caused pain.
- He described the meeting as long, painful, and good.
- Magal apologized to the Bibas family and other affected families.
Commentator Yinon Magal met with the uncle and cousin of Shiri Bibas, who was taken hostage by Hamas, to apologize for remarks he made that were taken out of context. Magal stated that in recent days, a campaign of incitement has been conducted against him, distorting his words. He acknowledged that despite the context, his statements caused pain to people.
Magal expressed gratitude that the relatives of Shiri Bibas requested the meeting, describing it as long, painful, and productive. During the encounter, he seized the opportunity to offer his apologies to them and to other families who were hurt by his words. He concluded by wishing everyone a good Shabbat.
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