Commentator Warns Netanyahu Ally of Major Political Problem
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Author Ron Kofman criticizes media figures like Yinon Magal and Erel Segal for defending Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and blaming protesters for the October 7th massacre. Kofman argues the security establishment's failure was due to Netanyahu's leadership and warns of legal challenges for the Prime Minister. He also criticizes Minister Miri Regev's handling of aviation security and mocks Itamar Ben-Gvir's claims about preventing the attack, calling his presence in the security cabinet a scandal.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ron Kofman criticizes commentators for blaming protesters, not Netanyahu, for the October 7th massacre.
- Kofman warns commentator Yinon Magal about the risks of his rhetoric and political positions.
- Minister Miri Regev is criticized for aviation security failures and deflecting responsibility.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir's claims about preventing October 7th are mocked, and his security cabinet role is called a scandal.
- The article suggests Prime Minister Netanyahu faces political and legal challenges ahead of elections.
Two and a half weeks before elections, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political future, with media allies rushing to his aid, according to author Ron Kofman. Kofman criticizes commentators like Yinon Magal and Erel Segal for shifting blame for the October 7th massacre away from Netanyahu and onto the Kaplan protests and Brothers in Arms movement. He argues that the security establishment, including the IDF and Shin Bet, failed in their preparedness and response, a failure he attributes to Netanyahu's leadership.
Kofman also touches on the potential legal ramifications for Netanyahu, including international arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court in The Hague, which could limit his travel. He suggests that Netanyahu's allies will continue to rewrite history if he forms a government, potentially labeling protesters as traitors. Kofman expresses concern about Magal's rhetoric, stating he has warned him about the dangers of his positions and that his pursuit of recognition and ratings is putting him at risk.
The article further criticizes Minister of Transportation Miri Regev for her handling of aviation security and her attempts to deflect responsibility for shortcomings. Kofman points to a State Comptroller's report detailing numerous deficiencies in security oversight of foreign airline crews, a responsibility that falls under the Ministry of Transportation. Regev, he claims, blamed her predecessor and the Shin Bet and Mossad, despite evidence suggesting the ministry itself failed to pull data for two years. The article also notes that two heads of the security department in Regev's ministry are being investigated for allegedly consulting with foreign airlines while in their government positions.
Additionally, Kofman mocks Itamar Ben-Gvir's claim that he could have prevented October 7th if he were Defense Minister, highlighting Ben-Gvir's past disqualifications from military service and his alleged support for Jewish terrorism in the West Bank. He expresses disbelief that individuals like Ben-Gvir and Orit Struk are part of the security cabinet, calling it a scandal. Kofman draws a parallel to the past, recalling his own youthful cynicism when supporting Rafael Eitan's political campaign.
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