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Now 14Politics

News Anchor Mocks Minister Ben-Gvir Over Pepsi Preference

Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba

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Channel 14 news anchor Yehuda Shlezinger shared a photo of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drinking Pepsi, humorously questioning his suitability for voters. Shlezinger posted on X that Ben-Gvir's preference for Pepsi over Diet Coke is a greater issue than his controversial noose pin. The remark came as the political system focused on election polls and government formation.

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  • Channel 14 anchor Yehuda Shlezinger mocked Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's drink choice on X.
  • Shlezinger posted a photo of Ben-Gvir drinking Pepsi instead of Diet Coke.
  • He humorously suggested Ben-Gvir's preference for Pepsi is a bigger issue than his noose pin.
  • The remark was aimed at potential voters considering Ben-Gvir.
  • The incident occurred during the lead-up to the 26th Knesset elections.

Yehuda Shlezinger, a news anchor for Channel 14, humorously commented on a photo of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drinking Pepsi instead of Diet Coke. Shlezinger posted the image on his X account, adding a playful jab directed at Ben-Gvir's potential voters.

During the final stretch before the 26th Knesset elections, Shlezinger focused on Ben-Gvir's beverage choice, turning an innocent picture into a lighthearted political remark. He wrote, "Hello to people considering voting for Ben-Gvir. Did you think the noose pin was a problem? Know that he prefers Pepsi over Zero."

While the political system was engaged with polls, mandates, and the formation of the next government, Shlezinger chose to highlight Ben-Gvir's drink preferences, using the photo as a humorous political dig.

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