Netanyahu's Concerns Over Channel 14 Attacks on Eisenkot, Trump's Support
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worried about negative portrayals of Gadi Eisenkot on Channel 14, a station aligned with his party. Commentators Yaakov Bardugo and Yinon Magal used derogatory language to describe Eisenkot, questioning his heritage and qualifications. The article notes that Netanyahu could not ignore these attacks as he had with previous criticisms of bereaved parents. A statement from Donald Trump is unlikely to impact voters significantly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu feared Channel 14's attacks on Gadi Eisenkot could harm him.
- Channel 14 commentators described Eisenkot with derogatory terms and questioned his heritage.
- The commentators also attacked Eisenkot's children, including one who was killed.
- Yaakov Bardugo is currently on the Likud party's electoral list.
- Donald Trump's support is not expected to significantly sway the electorate.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was concerned that remarks made by Channel 14 commentator Yinon Magal about Gadi Eisenkot could harm him, especially given the channel's alignment with Netanyahu's party and its Mizrahi supporters. Unlike previous instances where Netanyahu ignored attacks on bereaved parents, he could not disregard Magal's comments on Eisenkot. A surprising statement from Donald Trump is not expected to significantly sway the electorate.
The article details recent portrayals of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot on Channel 14, primarily by commentators Yaakov Bardugo and Yinon Magal. They described Eisenkot with derogatory terms such as "donkey," "monkey," "chubby," "bear-like," "tongue-tied," "stammering," and "illiterate." They also alleged he became Chief of Staff by hiding his Mizrahi heritage and pretending to be Ashkenazi, questioning his English proficiency. The commentators also attacked his Moroccan heritage, despite his distinguished service to Israel, and even criticized his children for not being religious enough, while acknowledging their military service, including one son who was killed.
Bardugo is currently placed on the Likud party's electoral list.
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