Yaakov Buzaglo Defends Family Against Online Attacks Over Political Views
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Yaakov Buzaglo, father of former footballer Maor Buzaglo, posted on Facebook against slander targeting his family due to his political views. He proudly identified as a Moroccan, leftist, and Israeli, stating his children and grandchildren are hurt by the attacks. Buzaglo defended his right to his opinions and vowed to protect his family's name from baseless defamation.
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- Yaakov Buzaglo decried slander against his family due to his political views.
- He proudly identified as a Moroccan, leftist, and Israeli.
- Buzaglo stated his children and grandchildren are being hurt by the criticism.
- He asserted his right to his opinions without needing approval.
- Buzaglo vowed to protect his family's name from baseless attacks.
Yaakov Buzaglo, father of former footballer Maor Buzaglo, published a strong statement on Facebook addressing what he described as slander and defamation directed at him and his family. Buzaglo proudly declared his identity as a "proud Moroccan, proud leftist, proud Israeli, and above all, proud of the Buzaglo family." He highlighted the family's extensive media presence, including ten seasons of a television series, a film, and other projects, noting their consistent public visibility.
Buzaglo suggested that some may struggle to accept the success of a Mizrahi (Middle Eastern Jewish) family. He firmly stated his refusal to apologize for his political stances, asserting, "Yes, I am a proud leftist! These are my opinions and the values I was raised on. I am not ashamed of my origins, I do not apologize for my views, and I do not need anyone's approval to be who I am."
He expressed distress over the impact of criticism on his family, questioning how differing political opinions justify slander and harm to an entire family. Buzaglo revealed that his children and grandchildren are being hurt by the comments made about him. He specifically mentioned that the family includes a soldier currently serving and two more individuals soon to enlist, emphasizing they should not pay the price for their grandfather's views.
Despite acknowledging his own ability to handle criticism at his age, Buzaglo admitted that his adult children and grandchildren are also affected. He vowed not to let anyone tarnish the family name without basis, stating, "We are not perfect, like any other family, but I will not let anyone turn our family name into a baseless stain." He concluded the post by reiterating his pride in his family and their journey, declaring, "I am Yaakov Buzaglo, a proud Moroccan, a proud leftist, a proud Israeli, a proud father, and a proud grandfather. We have made history, and we will continue to make it. No one will take this pride away from me!"
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