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Netanyahu Advisor Yossi Basaad Fired After Maccabiah Opening Ceremony Incident
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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Yossi Basaad, advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, was fired after Sara publicly scolded him at the 22nd Maccabiah Games opening ceremony, leading to Basaad's emotional reaction.
- 01Yossi Basaad was fired by Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu after a public confrontation.
- 02Sara Netanyahu accused Basaad of mishandling her VIP entrance at the Maccabiah Games.
- 03The incident occurred during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Maccabiah Games.
- 04Basaad broke down in tears upon being dismissed, shocked by the event.
- 05Sara Netanyahu also yelled at her husband and advisor Nevo Katz during the incident.
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