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Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Hiding Mizrahi Identity
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Yesh Atid Chairman Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of "hiding his Mizrahim" in response to remarks by broadcaster Yanon Magal. Eisenkot, whose parents are from Morocco, stated that his heritage was only highlighted after he became Chief of Staff. Magal had previously called Eisenkot a "monkey" controlled by "elitist Ashkenazim." The exchange occurred at the Gaza Envelope Conference.
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- Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of "hiding his Mizrahim."
- Eisenkot's parents were born in Morocco, and he noted his heritage was only highlighted after becoming Chief of Staff.
- Broadcaster Yanon Magal previously called Eisenkot a "monkey" manipulated by "elitist Ashkenazim."
- Eisenkot made the remarks at the Gaza Envelope Conference.
- Ronen Manlis was mentioned as someone allegedly controlling Eisenkot.
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