Netanyahu Concerned Over Channel 14 Host's Remarks on Eisenkot
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern over remarks made by Channel 14 broadcaster Yinon Magal about former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. The attacks on Eisenkot, including alleged insults about his heritage and family, were amplified by Channel 14 personalities. A statement of support from Donald Trump is not anticipated to have a major impact on voters.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu worried about Channel 14 host Yinon Magal's remarks on Gadi Eisenkot.
- Channel 14 personalities allegedly insulted Eisenkot's heritage and abilities.
- The attacks on Eisenkot extended to his family and military service.
- Donald Trump's statement of support is not expected to significantly impact the electorate.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly concerned that statements made by Channel 14 broadcaster Yinon Magal about former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot could harm him. Unlike previous attacks on bereaved families, Netanyahu could not ignore Magal's remarks due to the broadcaster's strong identification with the Prime Minister and his party. Meanwhile, a surprising statement of support from Donald Trump is not expected to significantly sway the electorate.
Channel 14's leading talents, including Yaakov Bardugo and Yinon Magal, have recently characterized Eisenkot in highly critical terms. They have allegedly called him a "donkey," a "monkey," and described him as stuttering and unable to read. The criticism also included accusations that he concealed his Mizrahi heritage to appear Ashkenazi and that his English is poor. The report states that these commentators have not forgiven him for being of Moroccan descent, despite his distinguished service to the State of Israel. The attacks have even extended to his children, who are allegedly deemed not traditional enough, despite their military service and one son's death in service.
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