Netanyahu Aide Defends Controversial Host Amid Scandal
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Yonatan Urich, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, publicly supported Yinon Magal, host of 'HaPatriotim,' after Magal called former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey." Magal refused Netanyahu's request to clarify his remarks, which sparked widespread condemnation. Urich's support was met with a hostile tweet from Channel 12 reporter Ilan Lokatsh, referencing upcoming elections and potential imprisonment. Urich has also been involved in the "Qatargate" scandal.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich publicly backed host Yinon Magal amid scandal.
- Magal's controversial remarks about former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot led to widespread condemnation.
- Magal reportedly refused Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to clarify his statements.
- Urich's support for Magal drew a hostile response from Channel 12 reporter Ilan Lokatsh.
- Urich is also reportedly linked to the "Qatargate" scandal.
- The incident highlights alliances between Netanyahu's circle and right-wing media figures.
Yonatan Urich, a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has publicly backed Yinon Magal, the host of the program 'HaPatriotim,' amidst a severe public backlash against Magal. Magal recently referred to former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot as a "monkey" and claimed he was a "straw man" for the left, sparking widespread condemnation.
Urich, known for his role in shaping messages and managing media for Netanyahu and the right-wing Likud party, posted a message of support on his X account stating, "I always love Yinon Magal. Go find someone else to shake you." This statement comes at a critical time for Magal, who reportedly refused a request from Netanyahu to clarify his remarks and faced a barrage of criticism from politicians and media figures.
Magal's controversial comments about Eisenkot were initially explained as underworld slang for someone acting on behalf of others, but this attempt to mitigate the damage was largely unsuccessful. The controversy intensified when private WhatsApp messages involving Urich were leaked, revealing alleged communications with Channel 12 commentator Amit Segal regarding a Likud campaign.
Adding to the tension, Channel 12 reporter Ilan Lokatsh responded to Urich's support for Magal with a tweet implying Urich would soon face imprisonment, referencing the upcoming 26th Knesset elections on October 27th. Urich's public alignment with Magal highlights the strong bond between individuals close to Netanyahu and prominent figures in right-wing media.
Urich himself has been linked to the "Qatargate" affair, with reports suggesting he consulted ChatGPT for a campaign to improve Qatar's image.
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