Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Launches Fierce Attack on Journalist Yinon Magal Over False Claims
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb strongly refuted journalist Yinon Magal's claim that Netanyahu feared her defection to Otzma Yehudit, calling it a blatant lie. She accused Magal of spreading falsehoods to harm her politically and emphasized her commitment to the right-wing camp. The dispute underscores rising tensions within Likud during the primary season.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Likud MK Tali Gottlieb denies claims of defecting to Otzma Yehudit party.
- Journalist Yinon Magal reported Netanyahu held an emergency meeting over this alleged defection.
- Gottlieb called Magal's report a blatant lie and said Netanyahu held no such meeting.
- She accused Magal of spreading falsehoods to intimidate voters and damage her reputation.
- Gottlieb emphasized her loyalty to the right-wing and her electoral value to Likud.
- She criticized Magal's behavior and predicted an official Likud denial soon.
Likud Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb sharply criticized journalist Yinon Magal following his Telegram channel report alleging an emergency meeting in Prime Minister Netanyahu's office. The report claimed Netanyahu was concerned about Gottlieb potentially defecting to the Otzma Yehudit party, which could reduce Likud's mandate count. Gottlieb vehemently denied these accusations, calling the report a "blatant lie" and stating that Netanyahu was not holding any such discussion.
In a strongly worded post, Gottlieb accused Magal of spreading falsehoods to damage her reputation and intimidate voters. She also referenced Magal's connections to Ronen Bar and Dedi Barnea, blaming them for obscuring the truth about the October events. Gottlieb emphasized her loyalty to the right-wing camp and her value as an electoral asset to Likud, asserting she could secure six mandates if she ran independently.
Gottlieb further criticized Magal's aggressive behavior and dismissed his influence, ending her statement with a sharp remark that "the God you believe in no longer believes in you." She also anticipated an official denial from Likud soon. This exchange highlights internal tensions amid the party's primary season and ongoing political maneuvering within the right-wing bloc.
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