Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Hiding His Mizrahi Identity
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Yesh Atid Chairman Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of hiding his Mizrahi heritage. Eisenkot made the remarks at the Otetz Conference, responding to comments by host Yinon Magal. Magal had previously called Eisenkot a "monkey" controlled by "elitist Ashkenazim." Eisenkot, whose parents were born in Morocco, stated that his background was only questioned after he became IDF Chief of Staff.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yesh Atid Chairman Gadi Eisenkot accused Benjamin Netanyahu of hiding his Mizrahi identity.
- Eisenkot made the remarks in response to comments by host Yinon Magal.
- Magal had previously called Eisenkot a "monkey" controlled by "elitist Ashkenazim."
- Eisenkot's parents were born in Morocco.
- Eisenkot stated his background was only questioned after he became IDF Chief of Staff.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yesh Atid party, has again addressed remarks made by host Yinon Magal, stating at the "Otetz Conference" that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "hides his Mizrahi people." Eisenkot, whose parents were born in Morocco, noted that no one inquired about his parents' birthplace until he became IDF Chief of Staff. He added that he expects nothing from Magal, whom he described as saying "something else repulsive every day."
Magal's comments, made the previous day, referred to Eisenkot as a "monkey" behind whom "all the elitist Ashkenazim" operate, specifically naming Ronen Manelis as controlling Eisenkot's statements. Magal questioned if Eisenkot was proud of being Mizrahi, implying it was a tool used by others.
