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Lior Ashkenazi Suggests End to Benny Gantz Impersonation on 'Eretz Nehederet'

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דסק קשת 12

First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Israeli actor Lior Ashkenazi believes his nearly eight-year portrayal of politician Benny Gantz on the satirical show 'Eretz Nehederet' may be concluding due to Gantz's current political standing. Ashkenazi also discussed his directorial projects and the recovery of his relative, a former hostage.

  • 01Actor Lior Ashkenazi suggests ending his Benny Gantz impersonation on 'Eretz Nehederet'.
  • 02The decision is linked to Gantz's poor polling numbers.
  • 03Ashkenazi finds satirizing Gantz uncomfortable given his past.
  • 04He also discussed his new film 'The Buffalo Effect'.
  • 05Ashkenazi praised former hostage Omer Shem-Tov's resilience.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benny Gantz
OrganizationsEretz Nehederet, IDF

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N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Lior Ashkenazi Suggests End to Benny Gantz Impersonation on 'Eretz Nehederet'
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Lior Ashkenazi Suggests End to Impersonating Benny Gantz on TV

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