Israeli Journalist Slams President Herzog for "Populist" Remarks
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israeli journalist Ruvik Drucker fiercely criticized President Yitzhak Herzog, calling him a "self-aggrandizing president" for remarks made at the President's Residence. Drucker accused Herzog of populism and hypocrisy, demanding an apology for what he termed "fake news" regarding prohibited planting. The journalist suggested Herzog's actions signal a desire to return to politics, drawing parallels to Benny Gantz and contrasting Herzog's past criticisms of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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- Journalist Ruvik Drucker accused President Yitzhak Herzog of populism and hypocrisy.
- Drucker called Herzog a "self-aggrandizing president" for recent remarks.
- The journalist demanded an apology for "fake news" about prohibited planting.
- Drucker suggested Herzog's actions indicate a desire to return to politics.
- He compared the president to Benny Gantz and Netanyahu.
Ruvik Drucker, a presenter for Channel 13's "Select Zone," has launched a sharp attack against Israel's President Yitzhak Herzog, accusing him of "populism and hypocrisy" and calling him a "self-aggrandizing president." Drucker's criticism stems from remarks made by Herzog at the President's Residence, which the journalist deemed "ugly and damaging."
Drucker suggested that Herzog's actions indicate a desire to return to politics, comparing him to Benny Gantz. He specifically called out Herzog's comments on the issue of "prohibited planting," labeling it "fake news" for which the president should apologize. Drucker stated that while he usually gives the president leeway due to limited powers, Herzog's recent behavior was unacceptable.
Recalling Herzog's political past as chairman of the Labor Party and former opposition leader, Drucker contrasted Herzog's past criticisms of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He argued that Netanyahu in 2015 seemed like an "angel" compared to actions taken over the last 11 years, particularly the past four.
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