Political Figure Slams Channel 14 Host for Racist Remarks
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Yoram Cohen, a political candidate, has strongly criticized Channel 14 host Yinon Magal, labeling him a "despicable person" and accusing him of racism. Cohen suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is involved behind the scenes of Magal's remarks. The controversy centers on Magal's alleged use of ethnic slurs and derogatory comments towards Mizrahi individuals.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yoram Cohen accused Channel 14 host Yinon Magal of racism and being a "despicable person."
- Cohen suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is involved behind the scenes of Magal's remarks.
- The controversy involves Magal's alleged use of ethnic slurs against Mizrahi individuals.
- Cohen urged journalists and politicians to condemn Magal's statements.
- Cohen advised people against being interviewed by Magal due to his alleged racism.
Yoram Cohen, the second-ranked candidate on Gadi Eisenkot's political list, launched a scathing attack on Channel 14 host Yinon Magal, accusing him of racism and being a "despicable person." Cohen, speaking on 103FM radio, questioned Magal's use of terms like "Mizrahi" or "Ashkenazi" in a derogatory context, calling it "complete racism." He further alleged that Magal and those influencing him ideologically are willing to do anything for political pressure, suggesting Magal should have retracted his statements and apologized.
Cohen also implicated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the background of Magal's remarks, stating that Magal is a prominent mouthpiece, though he admitted he had no proof Netanyahu specifically instructed Magal to make the comments. Cohen referenced past statements by the Prime Minister's wife regarding her employees as another instance of alleged racism within their circle.
Describing Magal's comments as a "shame and disgrace" to Channel 14, Cohen urged journalists and politicians to condemn them. He advised people against being interviewed by Magal due to his alleged racism. Cohen expressed sorrow for those of Sephardi and Mizrahi descent who have achieved success, suggesting Magal's words imply they are merely puppets of Ashkenazim and have no independent credit for their accomplishments.
