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Now 14Politics

PM's Advisor Luk and Panelist Maroz Clash on Air Over Ra'am Support

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

An argument broke out on the 'HaPatriotim' program between Prime Minister's advisor Topaz Luk and panelist Guy Maroz over Maroz's support for the Ra'am party. Luk accused Ra'am of supporting terrorism and funding Hamas, while Maroz denied this and blamed the Prime Minister. The host, Yinon Magal, had to step in to stop the escalating dispute.

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  • PM's advisor Topaz Luk and panelist Guy Maroz argued fiercely on the 'HaPatriotim' TV show.
  • Luk accused Maroz's supported party Ra'am of being terror supporters and funding Hamas.
  • Maroz denied the accusations, stating the Prime Minister, not Ra'am, gave money to Hamas.
  • The intense debate required host Yinon Magal to intervene and calm the situation.
  • The argument centered on Maroz's support for the Ra'am political party.
PM's Advisor Luk and Panelist Maroz Clash on Air Over Ra'am Support
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An intense debate erupted between Topaz Luk, an advisor to Prime Minister Netanyahu, and panelist Guy Maroz during the 'HaPatriotim' program. The confrontation began when Luk aggressively questioned Maroz about his support for the Ra'am party, asking, "How can you vote for them?" Luk accused Ra'am of being "terror supporters" and claimed the party "gave money to Hamas" and described it as "a party that says Hamas is a charity organization."

Maroz strongly refuted Luk's accusations, stating, "He did not give money to Hamas. Your Prime Minister gave." Maroz labeled Luk's claims as "fake." The argument escalated with Luk repeatedly insisting that Ra'am had provided funds to Hamas.

The heated exchange, which included sharp and unpleasant tones, eventually required the program's host, Yinon Magal, to intervene. Magal interrupted the discussion to calm the situation, reminding the participants, "Excuse me, excuse me. I have a guest here. And we respect guests."

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