Yinon Magal Responds to Tali Gottlieb's Accusations Over Netanyahu Political Reports

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.