Danny Kushmaro Apologizes to Ofakim Residents After Vote Controversy
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Broadcaster Danny Kushmaro apologized to residents of Ofakim's Mishor HaGafen neighborhood after his remarks questioning their voting patterns following the October 7th massacre sparked controversy. Kushmaro clarified he had no criticism of their choices, stating the South is part of his heart. Residents defended their votes for Benjamin Netanyahu, citing it as a clear choice independent of the attack.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Danny Kushmaro apologized to Ofakim residents for remarks about their voting patterns.
- Kushmaro questioned why Mishor HaGafen residents voted for Netanyahu after October 7th.
- 33 residents of Mishor HaGafen were killed in the October 7th Hamas attack.
- Residents defended their votes for Netanyahu, calling it a clear choice.
- A local businessman stated many voted for Netanyahu as a matter of principle.
Broadcaster Danny Kushmaro issued a direct message to the residents of Ofakim, particularly those in the Mishor HaGafen neighborhood, expressing regret for any offense caused by his recent remarks. Kushmaro stated that he had no intention of criticizing anyone's voting choices and emphasized his deep connection to the southern region of Israel.
His comments followed a segment on "Ulpan Shishi" where he questioned how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a majority of votes in Mishor HaGafen, a neighborhood heavily impacted by the October 7th Hamas attack. Kushmaro highlighted that 33 residents of the small neighborhood were killed during the massacre, despite which, he noted, 65% of the votes in the upcoming election were cast for Netanyahu's bloc.
Residents of the neighborhood expressed surprise at Kushmaro's implied criticism. One prominent businessman stated that voting for Netanyahu was a clear choice for many, regardless of the October 7th events, which he felt should not be solely attributed to the Prime Minister. He explained that many residents voted for Netanyahu as a matter of principle, with some also choosing other parties like Otzma Yehudit. The businessman himself, who previously voted for centrist parties, also cast a ballot for the Likud this time.
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