Reality Star Buzaglo Slams Netanyahu Over Lack of Moroccan Representation

Yaakov Buzaglo, known for his role in the reality show "The Buzaglos" and as the father of a famous footballing family, has emerged as a vocal political commentator. Ahead of the upcoming 26th Knesset elections on October 27, Buzaglo publicly declared his support for Yair Golan's Democrats party, identifying himself as a proud leftist. This move has drawn significant backlash on social media.

In a sharp Facebook post, Buzaglo directly addressed the ruling party's leadership, questioning the absence of Moroccans within the Likud party and asking if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ashamed of them. He referenced a controversial remark by media personality Yinon Magal, who allegedly called former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" controlled by Ashkenazim.

Buzaglo also challenged prominent Mizrahi (Eastern-origin) politicians on the right, including Bardugo, Miri Regev, Amir Ohana, Dudi Amsalem, David Biton, and Karai, asking about their silence amidst recent controversies. He defended Eisenkot, also of Moroccan descent, stating that his position opposing Netanyahu proves that Moroccan pride is not exclusive to Likud supporters.

Concluding his post, Buzaglo asserted that Moroccans are not the property of the Likud and Moroccan pride does not belong to Netanyahu. He declared himself a proud Moroccan and a proud leftist, unwilling to remain silent to please anyone. Buzaglo previously addressed criticism regarding his political views, stating he is an independent individual who answers only to his family and questioning the hatred he receives as a Mizrahi person with different opinions.

The controversy ignited by Magal's comments has reignited ethnic and political discourse in Israel, highlighting issues of representation for Mizrahi and peripheral communities across the political spectrum. Buzaglo's statements emphasize that his ethnic and political identity is not subject to appropriation by any single camp.