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Veteran Journalist Says Netanyahu Still Traumatized by 1999 Debate
Veteran journalist Nissim Mishal suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hesitant to participate in televised debates due to a negative experience in 1999. Mishal, who hosted the debate between Netanyahu and the rival that year, said Netanyahu remains "traumatized" by the event.
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What happened
- 01Veteran journalist Nissim Mishal believes Prime Minister Netanyahu is still traumatized by a 1999 debate.
- 02Mishal hosted the 1999 debate between Netanyahu and the rival.
- 03Netanyahu reportedly expected a quick win but was surprised by the rival's attack.
- 04Following the 1999 debate, Netanyahu vowed "This will not happen to me again."
- 05Gadi Eisenkot invited Netanyahu to a televised debate, which is unlikely to occur.
This comes after Gadi Eisenkot invited Netanyahu to a debate, an offer widely expected to be declined.
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