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Ongoing Story· Day 4

Bardugo Refuses Channel 12 Interview Over 'Blood Libel' Against IDF Soldiers

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Likud MK Bardugo Lashes Out at Channel 12 Reporter

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Likud MK Yaakov Bardugo fiercely attacked Channel 12 reporter Merav Betito on Sunday, calling her "pathetic" and accusing her of speaking to him "like a dog." Bardugo's comments came in response to Betito's remarks about him being "tied to the fence" within the Likud party. He made his statements during an appearance on Channel 14.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Likud MK Yaakov Bardugo verbally attacked Channel 12 reporter Merav Betito.
  • Bardugo called Betito a "pathetic woman" who speaks to him "like a dog."
  • The exchange occurred on Channel 14 on Sunday evening.
  • Bardugo's remarks were a response to Betito's comments about his political standing.
  • Betito had described Bardugo as being "tied to the fence" within the Likud party.
Likud MK Bardugo Lashes Out at Channel 12 Reporter
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Likud Member of Knesset Yaakov Bardugo responded Sunday evening to claims that he is being sidelined within the party until the elections. Speaking on Channel 14, Bardugo fiercely attacked Channel 12 reporter Merav Betito, who had stated that Bardugo was "tied to the fence" and that it wouldn't help if he barked now, suggesting he should remain "tied" until "the day of judgment."

Bardugo called Betito a "pathetic woman" with an inferiority complex, adding that he believed people in her hometown of Beit She'an were "very ashamed of her." He further stated, "She speaks to me like a dog."

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