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Media Figure Attila Shmuelabi Rejects Political Camps, Supports Kaplan Protest

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Media Figure Attila Shmuelabi Rejects Political Camps, Supports Kaplan Protest
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 3, 2026

What happened

Attila Shmuelabi, a media figure, declared his political independence and supported the Kaplan protests during an i24NEWS interview, warning about threats to democracy and attributing Netanyahu's electoral success to failures on the left.

  • 01Attila Shmuelabi states he is not aligned with any political camp.
  • 02He warns democracy is at risk, citing Turkey and Hungary as examples.
  • 03Shmuelabi supports the Kaplan protest movement.
  • 04He criticizes political discourse focused on the past over the future.
  • 05He claims Netanyahu wins repeatedly due to a "self-destructive left."

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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 4, 2026
Media Figure Attila Shmuelabi Rejects Political Camps, Supports Kaplan Protest
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Veteran Journalist Attila Shmueli Declares He Is No Longer Part of Israel's Left

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