Israeli Analyst Mocks Former IDF Chief Eisenkot as 'Monkey' on Channel 14
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Israeli analyst Yotam Zimri on Channel 14 called former IDF official Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" during commentary on US President Donald Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is the second such incident on the channel within 24 hours, following a similar remark by broadcaster Yanon Magil. The comments were made in English and were followed by laughter from Zimri and another analyst. The report also mentions a recent poll and Netanyahu's previous reaction to the earlier insult.
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- Analyst Yotam Zimri called Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" on Israeli Channel 14.
- The remark was made during commentary on US President Donald Trump's endorsement of PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- This is the second time in 24 hours an analyst on Channel 14 has insulted Eisenkot.
- Broadcaster Yanon Magil previously called Eisenkot a "Moroccan oriental monkey."
- The analysts were heard laughing after Zimri's comment.
For the second time in less than 24 hours, an Israeli analyst on Channel 14 has referred to Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yachad party and former IDF General Staff member, as a "monkey." Analyst Yotam Zimri made the remark while commenting on US President Donald Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections. According to Israeli outlet "Walla!," Zimri stated in English that Trump said, "Elect Bibi, not the monkey," implying Netanyahu and Eisenkot. The report notes that Zimri and fellow analyst Avishai Ben Haim were heard laughing at the end of the segment.
This incident follows a similar one the previous day, when broadcaster Yanon Magil called Eisenkot a "Moroccan oriental monkey" managed by "Ashkenazi elites." The article also references other related news, including a poll showing Netanyahu's decline and the gains of Arab parties, as well as Netanyahu's prior comments on Magil's remarks.
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