Businessman Roni Mana Mocks Channel 14 Host Yinon Magal
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Businessman Roni Mana publicly clashed with Channel 14 host Yinon Magal over comments regarding Avigdor Lieberman's potential government coalition. Mana expressed confidence in Lieberman's ability to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu and advised Magal to seek new employment. The dispute follows recent Knesset elections that left no party with a clear majority. Lieberman has indicated he will not join a Netanyahu-led government.
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- Businessman Roni Mana advised Channel 14 host Yinon Magal to "look for a job" amid political debate.
- Mana expressed confidence in Avigdor Lieberman's plan to remove Prime Minister Netanyahu from office.
- The exchange followed recent Knesset elections where no bloc secured a clear majority.
- Lieberman stated he would not join a government led by Netanyahu.
- Mana and Magal have had previous public disagreements.
Businessman Roni Mana has engaged in a public spat with Yinon Magal, host of Channel 14's "The Patriots," following comments made by Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman. Lieberman suggested the possibility of forming a government with the Likud party, but without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Magal, on his X account, questioned Lieberman's stance, asking if he expected the Likud faction to depose Netanyahu. Mana responded directly to Magal, expressing confidence in Lieberman's political acumen and his ability to bring about Netanyahu's departure from office. Mana advised Magal to "look for a job" or begin broadcasting "heritage" programming.
The exchange occurs in the wake of the 26th Knesset elections, which resulted in no clear majority for government formation. The Netanyahu bloc secured 53 mandates, the "change bloc" 48, and Arab parties 19. Yisrael Beiteinu won seven seats. Lieberman has stated he will not join a government led by Netanyahu, preferring a coalition of Zionist parties, potentially including Likud without its current leader. Mana, once considered close to Netanyahu, has become a prominent critic.
This is not the first public disagreement between Mana and Magal. Mana recently criticized Magal for remarks made about Gadi Eisenkot, head of the National Unity party, and previously questioned Magal's absence from "The Patriots," speculating it might be due to an offer for a reserved spot on the Likud list.
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