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Netanyahu Faces Backlash After Joking About Weight Loss Since October 7 Attacks

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First reported by Ynet · 12 hours ago

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Prime Minister Netanyahu faced criticism after joking about losing weight since the October 7 attacks during a Channel 14 interview, prompting backlash from bereaved families who called his remarks insensitive. He also outlined key military actions against Hezbollah and Iran, reaffirming his stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions.

01Netanyahu joked about losing weight since October 7 attacks during a Channel 14 interview.
02He detailed military decisions including full reservist mobilization and strikes on Hezbollah and Iran.
03Netanyahu vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while he remains prime minister.
04Bereaved families criticized his initial comment as insensitive and disconnected from their grief.
05Yoram Yehudai and Eyal Eshel publicly condemned Netanyahu's remarks.
06The "October Council" of bereaved families expressed disappointment with the prime minister's response.

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