Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Launches Fierce Attack on Journalist Yinon Magal Over Political Rumors
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb vehemently denied journalist Yinon Magal's claims about her political intentions, accusing him of spreading lies and defending her loyalty to the party. She also criticized Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and promised an official party response.
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- Tali Gottlieb denies rumors of switching to Otzma Yehudit spread by Yinon Magal.
- Gottlieb asserts her loyalty to Likud and the right-wing bloc despite her electoral strength.
- She accuses Magal of spreading falsehoods and intimidating voters.
- Gottlieb claims Shin Bet officials are worried about her political influence.
- She calls Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar a "dangerous infiltrator" and criticizes Magal's role.
- A formal denial from Likud regarding the rumors is expected soon.
Tali Gottlieb, a Likud member of the Knesset, sharply criticized journalist Yinon Magal following his reports about internal discussions in the Prime Minister's office regarding her political future within the party. Gottlieb accused Magal of spreading falsehoods, specifically denying claims that the Prime Minister was currently considering the possibility of her taking the party mandate and joining Otzma Yehudit. She emphasized that the Prime Minister is not holding any such discussions at this time.
Gottlieb highlighted her electoral strength, stating she could command six seats if she ran independently, but affirmed her loyalty to the right-wing bloc and the Likud party. She also accused Magal of attempting to intimidate voters and disparage her, while noting that senior Shin Bet officials are reportedly concerned about her influence. Gottlieb further referenced her past professional relationship with Magal and dismissed his behavior as unimpressive.
In her remarks, Gottlieb also addressed Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, calling him a "dangerous infiltrator" and accusing Magal of acting as Bar's mouthpiece to whitewash Bar's responsibility for the October surprise. She concluded with a personal rebuke to Magal, stating that the God he believes in no longer believes in him. Gottlieb promised a formal denial from the Likud party would follow soon.
