Journalist Michael Shemesh Criticizes Netanyahu's Weight Loss Comment After October 7 Attacks

First reported by Ynet · 19 hours ago

What happened

Journalist Michael Shemesh criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's comment about losing weight since the October 7 attacks as insensitive to bereaved families, sparking a debate on 103fm radio about the appropriateness of the remark.

• 01Michael Shemesh criticized Netanyahu's weight loss comment after October 7 attacks as insensitive.
• 02Netanyahu said he lost weight since October 7 when asked how he changed.
• 03Shemesh told host Arel Segal that Netanyahu's remark hurt bereaved families.
• 04Segal agreed the comment was poor but not meant to belittle anyone.
• 05The exchange occurred during a 103fm radio program on Wednesday.
• 06The discussion reflects tensions over political rhetoric after the attacks.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Journalist Michael Shemesh Criticizes Netanyahu's Weight Loss Comment After October 7 Attacks

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