Ben Caspit Quits Radio Show With Yinon Magal After Heated On-Air Argument

Journalist Ben Caspit announced Wednesday that he has stopped broadcasting his joint radio program with Yinon Magal on 103fm, following a heated on-air confrontation the previous day. Caspit explained in a sharp Facebook post that his decision stemmed from Magal's refusal to allow him to continue speaking after Caspit called Magal a "slave of Netanyahu." Caspit stated that Magal prevented him from speaking during the broadcast, issuing a warning before simply cutting him off. He further escalated his personal attack on Magal, describing him as "sensitive" but not "stupid," and asserting, "He knows he is a slave." Caspit accused Magal of defending Jonathan Uriach and showing unquestioning loyalty to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Caspit also recalled several past statements attributed to Magal, including remarks against bereaved families, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, and Einav Tsengauer, the mother of former hostage Matan Tsengauer. Caspit quoted Magal as calling bereaved families "despicable people, the most abhorrent people in the country," and Tsengauer a "beast" for criticizing Netanyahu. Caspit contrasted Magal's willingness to attack others with his alleged inability to tolerate similar criticism himself, noting that Magal has called Caspit names for seven and a half years and labeled Yesh Atid voters as "apes," while being unable to hear the "simple truth" about himself.

Caspit concluded by emphasizing that freedom of expression should be mutual, stating he is willing to hear and absorb anything Magal says, considering it a "badge of honor." However, he claimed Magal is incapable of reciprocating this openness. Caspit's post did not clarify whether this is a permanent departure from the program or a temporary suspension pending resolution of the dispute. He stated, "Therefore, I am not broadcasting this morning on Radio 103. I thought it was important for you to know this."