Commentator Accuses Netanyahu of Hypocrisy Over Racism Claims
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Media personality Barak Seri accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of hypocrisy for condemning Galia Albin's alleged racist remarks while ignoring similar accusations against his wife, Sara Netanyahu, and advisor Ziv Agmon. Netanyahu had shared a video of Albin criticizing right-wing voters, calling her comments racist and vowing a ballot box response. Seri highlighted past lawsuits against Sara Netanyahu and alleged racist statements by Agmon. Defense Minister Israel Katz also criticized Albin for her remarks.
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- Barak Seri accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of hypocrisy regarding racism allegations.
- Netanyahu condemned Galia Albin's remarks against right-wing voters as racist.
- Seri cited alleged racist statements by Netanyahu's advisor Ziv Agmon.
- Past lawsuits against Sara Netanyahu for alleged racist remarks were mentioned.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz also criticized Galia Albin's statements.
Media personality and political commentator Barak Seri has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of hypocrisy and attempting to exploit a controversy over alleged racism for political gain. The dispute began when Netanyahu shared a video of businesswoman and author Galia Albin criticizing right-wing and Likud voters, stating, "I was shocked, and not for the first time. Our answer to this racism will be at the ballot box." Seri responded on X (formerly Twitter), calling Netanyahu's reaction "disgusting" and questioning Albin's significance. He then pivoted to alleged racist remarks made by individuals close to Netanyahu. Seri cited claims that Netanyahu's senior advisor, Ziv Agmon, referred to Moroccans as "baboons" and made disparaging remarks about tourism from Morocco. He also brought up past lawsuits against Sara Netanyahu by former Prime Minister's Residence employees, who accused her of making ethnically charged racist statements, including calling one employee an "undeveloped Moroccan."
Seri argued that Netanyahu's condemnation of Albin's remarks, while remaining silent on these alleged incidents involving his advisor and wife, demonstrates a "complete hypocrisy." He specifically referenced a lawsuit filed in August by Rami Ben Hamo, a household employee, seeking 450,000 shekels in damages from Sara Netanyahu for alleged mistreatment and racist comments. The article also notes that Defense Minister Israel Katz had previously attacked Albin for her remarks, calling her a "despicable character" and accusing her of discrimination.
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