Avi Shoshan Defends Interview Approach After Galia Albin's Remarks Spark Outrage
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Businesswoman Galia Albin's podcast interview with media consultant Avi Shoshan has caused a stir due to her critical remarks about supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Albin questioned the logic of voters whose families suffered losses yet still intend to vote for Netanyahu. Shoshan, who hosted the interview at Albin's request, defended his approach, citing respect for her age and cultural norms, despite facing backlash from right-wing critics. Albin is a prominent businesswoman with a diverse career and family connections, including being the aunt of WeWork founder Adam Neumann.
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- Galia Albin criticized women supporting PM Netanyahu in a podcast interview with Avi Shoshan.
- Albin questioned voters whose families suffered losses but still support Netanyahu.
- Avi Shoshan defended his interview style, citing respect for Albin's age.
- Shoshan faced backlash from right-wing critics for not confronting Albin.
- Albin is a businesswoman and the aunt of WeWork founder Adam Neumann.
Businesswoman Galia Albin has ignited a public controversy following remarks made during an interview on the podcast "HaKol Patuach," hosted by media consultant Avi Shoshan. Albin criticized women who support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mimicking their enthusiastic applause and chants of "Bibi, Bibi." She recounted an encounter with a woman in Sderot, a city heavily impacted by conflict, whose family members were killed, yet who still intended to vote for Netanyahu due to family tradition. Albin expressed disbelief at this choice, questioning the voter's reasoning and calling it a "catastrophe."
The interview, conducted by Shoshan, who also appears on Channel 14's program "HaPatriotim," prompted widespread reactions from prominent political figures and media personalities. In response to the ensuing debate, Shoshan appeared on Channel 14's "Shva" program, explaining that Albin initiated the interview as a concerned citizen aiming to address right-wing audiences about the critical nature of upcoming elections. Shoshan stated that Albin insisted on publishing the podcast promptly to influence voters.
Shoshan revealed that Albin did not anticipate the significant backlash her comments would generate on social media. He shared that he himself has faced criticism from right-wing social media users who are angry that he did not confront Albin more forcefully during the interview. Addressing these critics, Shoshan emphasized his respect for Albin as an elder, citing Moroccan cultural values of politeness and respect. He also mentioned that Albin's gestures reminded him of his own grandmother, which he found personally upsetting, and concluded that it was not his role to lecture her.
Galia Albin is a multifaceted figure, known as a businesswoman, author, actress, lecturer, and television host. Her career spans company management, publishing, entrepreneurship, and real estate. She has also been involved in public service, focusing on women's advancement and welfare, and has engaged in media and cultural initiatives. Albin has been married three times and has children from two of her marriages. She also had a relationship with businessman Yisrael Makov and is the aunt of Adam Neumann, the founder of WeWork.
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