Communications Advisor Slams MK Bismuth's Radio Interview
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Communications advisor Barak Seri harshly criticized MK Boaz Bismuth for a "pathetic and inarticulate" radio interview defending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's circle. Bismuth denied reports of prior warnings before October 7th and defended Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urikh amid a communication leak scandal. Seri suggested Netanyahu would want to silence Bismuth, who serves as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. The exchange reflects ongoing media disputes over the government's narrative concerning the October 7th attacks.
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- Barak Seri called MK Boaz Bismuth's radio interview "pathetic and inarticulate."
- Bismuth defended Prime Minister Netanyahu's circle amid a communications leak.
- Bismuth denied reports of prior warnings before the October 7th attacks.
- Seri suggested Netanyahu would want to silence Bismuth, a Likud MK.
- Bismuth chairs the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Veteran communications advisor Barak Seri sharply criticized Member of Knesset Boaz Bismuth following a contentious interview on 103FM radio. Bismuth, who also chairs the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, defended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's circle, particularly regarding the leak of communications from Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urikh. Bismuth suggested that those who leaked Urikh's messages, potentially altering them, would face criminal charges, and implied a broader effort to undermine Netanyahu.
During the interview, Bismuth also expressed dissatisfaction with the interviewers, Gideon Oku and Amihai Atali, for not challenging a comparison made by the Prime Minister. He specifically addressed claims that Egyptian and Emirati intelligence had warned Netanyahu prior to the October 7th attacks, stating unequivocally that no such warning was received and that both countries denied issuing one. Bismuth asserted his belief that Netanyahu did not meet with the head of Egyptian intelligence, countering narratives suggesting prior knowledge of the impending attack.
Seri responded on social media platform X, calling Bismuth's interview "pathetic and inarticulate" and a "shallow message sheet." He accused Bismuth of failing to answer questions and scoring "own goals" for the Likud party. Seri suggested that if Netanyahu heard the interview, he would want to silence Bismuth and keep him away from microphones, referencing Bismuth's low ranking on the party's list.
Bismuth, a former editor-in-chief of Israel Hayom, joined the Likud party and now heads a key Knesset committee. Seri has frequently criticized the Likud's communication strategy, arguing that attempts to defend the Prime Minister's office cause significant reputational damage. The exchange highlights ongoing media battles over the narratives surrounding the October 7th failures and the Prime Minister's office.
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