Yinon Magal Responds to Tali Gottlieb's Accusations Over Netanyahu Political Reports
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Yinon Magal responded to Tali Gottlieb's accusations of spreading false reports about Netanyahu's political discussions, stating he received the information from Netanyahu's close circle and challenging her to confront Netanyahu directly. He also mocked the expected official denial from Likud, highlighting tensions within Israeli political circles.
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- Yinon Magal denies spreading falsehoods about Netanyahu's political talks, citing sources close to the PM.
- Tali Gottlieb accused Magal of spreading a "blatant lie" regarding Netanyahu's future plans.
- Magal challenges Gottlieb to confront Netanyahu instead of attacking him as the messenger.
- Magal sarcastically awaits an official denial from the Likud party spokesperson.
- The dispute centers on polling data affecting Likud's seat count and internal party dynamics.
Yinon Magal responded sharply to Tali Gottlieb's recent criticism accusing him of spreading a "blatant lie" about discussions in Prime Minister Netanyahu's office regarding his political future. Magal dismissed her claims, stating he was merely a messenger conveying information from Netanyahu's closest circle. He challenged Gottlieb's aggressive tone and questioned why she directed her anger at him instead of Netanyahu himself, emphasizing that the information came from reliable sources near the Prime Minister.
Magal also addressed Gottlieb's expectation of an official denial from the ruling party, sarcastically noting he was still waiting for a formal refutation from the Likud spokesperson. The dispute follows Gottlieb's claim that Netanyahu's team considered polling data suggesting that if she ranked too high, it could reduce Likud's seat count. Magal urged Gottlieb to confront Netanyahu directly if she was so bold, rather than attacking the messenger.
This exchange highlights ongoing tensions within Israeli political circles as debates continue over Netanyahu's leadership and party dynamics. Magal's remarks underscore the contentious atmosphere surrounding internal Likud discussions and media reporting on them.
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