Ben Caspit Quits Radio Show After Dispute With Yinon Magal
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Journalist Ben Caspit has stopped broadcasting his radio show with Yinon Magal on 103fm after a dispute over Caspit calling Magal a "servant of Netanyahu." Caspit cited Magal's refusal to allow him to speak and his inability to tolerate criticism as reasons for his departure. The decision follows seven and a half years of contentious broadcasts between the two. It is unclear if Caspit's departure is permanent.
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- Ben Caspit quit his radio show with Yinon Magal after a dispute over calling Magal a "servant of Netanyahu."
- Caspit cited Magal's refusal to allow him to speak and his inability to tolerate criticism as reasons for leaving.
- The decision follows seven and a half years of verbal altercations between the two co-hosts.
- Caspit accused Magal of unwavering loyalty to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Caspit recalled past controversial statements made by Magal about bereaved families and critics of Netanyahu.
- It is unclear if Caspit's departure from the show is permanent.
Journalist Ben Caspit announced Wednesday that he has stopped broadcasting his joint radio program with Yinon Magal on 103fm, following a heated on-air confrontation the previous day. Caspit stated in a sharp Facebook post that his decision stemmed from Magal's refusal to allow him to continue speaking after Caspit called Magal a "servant of Netanyahu." Caspit explained that Magal prevented him from speaking during the broadcast, issuing a warning before simply cutting him off.
Caspit launched a strong personal attack on his long-time co-host, accusing Magal of being sensitive but not foolish, and asserting that Magal "knows he is a servant." He accused Magal of defending Yonatan Oriach and of unwavering loyalty to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In his post, Caspit recalled several past statements attributed to Magal, including remarks against bereaved families, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, and Einav Tsangaoker, the mother of former hostage Matan Tsangaoker. Caspit cited Magal's past insults towards bereaved families and his calling Tsangaoker a "beast" for criticizing Netanyahu.
Caspit contrasted Magal's willingness to attack others with his alleged inability to tolerate similar criticism. He noted that Magal, who has reportedly insulted Caspit and called supporters of Yesh Atid "apes" over the past seven and a half years, cannot handle hearing the "simple truth about himself: that he is a servant."
Caspit concluded by emphasizing that freedom of expression should be mutual. He stated he is willing to hear and absorb anything Magal says about him, considering it praise, but Magal is apparently incapable of reciprocating. Caspit stated he was not broadcasting that morning and felt it important for the public to know. It remains unclear from Caspit's post whether this is a permanent departure or a temporary suspension until the dispute is resolved.
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