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Yinon Magal Says Israel Needs to Back the Government Amid Trump’s Shift
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First reported by Maariv · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Yinon Magal argued that critics are unfairly blaming Benjamin Netanyahu for Donald Trump’s sudden shift. He said Israel is in a complicated situation and should back the government and national interests, while acknowledging Netanyahu’s responsibility for October 7.
- 01Magal defended Netanyahu and rejected efforts to blame him for Trump’s reversal.
- 02He said Trump abruptly changed course after Israel and the U.S. acted together against Iran.
- 03Magal urged support for the Israeli government during a difficult and complex period.
- 04He acknowledged Netanyahu’s responsibility for October 7, but not for this latest development.
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