Journalist Slams TV Host for 'Subservient' Interview with Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Journalist Ben Caspit has labeled TV host Sharon Gal a "subservient slave" for his interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of avoiding tough questions related to the Qatargate affair. Caspit's criticism aligns with earlier critiques from journalist Raviv Drucker, who also accused Gal of not adequately questioning Netanyahu about the October 7th failures. The Qatargate scandal involves allegations of individuals close to Netanyahu promoting Qatar's interests during the war, with recent communications reportedly raising questions about their involvement.
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- Journalist Ben Caspit called TV host Sharon Gal a "subservient slave" for his interview with PM Netanyahu.
- Caspit accused Gal of being "pathetic" for his handling of the Qatargate affair allegations.
- Journalist Raviv Drucker previously criticized Gal for not asking Netanyahu tough questions about October 7th.
- The Qatargate affair involves allegations of promoting Qatar's interests by individuals near Netanyahu.
- Gal also faced criticism from right-wing supporters for hosting journalist Raviv Drucker.
Journalist Ben Caspit has sharply criticized TV host Sharon Gal, calling him a "subservient slave" following Gal's interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on i24NEWS. Caspit's strong condemnation, posted on X, also accused Gal of being "pathetic" for his handling of the Qatargate affair.
Caspit's criticism stems from allegations that individuals close to Netanyahu, including Yonatan Urikh and Eli Feldstein, allegedly worked to promote Qatar's interests during the war, even after October 7th. Caspit highlighted that Feldstein worked within the Prime Minister's office and Urikh is considered Netanyahu's closest confidant. He pointed to reports of Urikh and Feldstein failing security vetting by the Shin Bet and alleged that Urikh met with Qatari officials in Europe and conducted "whitewashing" operations for Qatar a year after the October 7th attacks, despite Urikh's claims of ignorance.
This is not the first time Gal has faced media scrutiny. Journalist Raviv Drucker previously confronted Gal on his podcast, "In Sharon's Living Room," accusing Gal of avoiding tough questions about Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7th failures. Drucker noted that Gal focused instead on topics like phylacteries and religious strengthening. Gal retorted by offering to exchange interview advice with Drucker for an interview with Gadi Eisenkot.
Following Gal's latest interview with Netanyahu, Drucker reiterated his criticism on X, noting Gal had not sought his advice. Drucker expressed disappointment that Gal did not press Netanyahu as promised. The Qatargate affair involves suspicions of individuals working near the Prime Minister's office promoting Qatar's interests during the war. Recent communications, including those reported by i24NEWS reporter Avishai Grinzaig, show Feldstein updating Urikh on positive messages regarding Qatar's efforts to free hostages, with Urikh responding positively. Further communications have reportedly raised questions about Urikh's claims of not knowing about pro-Qatari messaging efforts.
Gal also faced criticism from right-wing supporters after announcing Drucker would appear on his podcast. Model Natalie Dadon and chef Meir Adoni expressed their disapproval, with Adoni calling Drucker "trash."
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