Netanyahu Defends Eden Ben Zaken Amid Calls to Remove Her from The Voice

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to recent calls to boycott and remove singer Eden Ben Zaken from her role as a mentor on the television show The Voice. The controversy erupted after Netanyahu and his wife Sarah attended Ben Zaken's concert at Menora Mivtachim Arena, where the Prime Minister was warmly received by the audience. However, images from the event sparked criticism on social media, with some demanding Ben Zaken's dismissal from the show.

In a video posted on social media, Netanyahu questioned the calls for her removal, asking, "What is going on here? Is this a thought police?" He referenced past examples, noting that when Aviv Geffen served as a mentor on The Voice, no one called for his dismissal despite his own opinions. Netanyahu also mentioned when Benny Gantz was welcomed at a concert by Shlomo Artzi, questioning whether Artzi should have been removed.

Netanyahu emphasized that political disagreements should not lead to boycotts, stating, "We argue with people who don't share our views, but we don't boycott them." He concluded with a message to Ben Zaken and the public, saying, "We have love, and it will prevail," rejecting accusations that they are causing division in the nation.