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Ben Caspit Quits Radio Show After Dispute With Yinon Magal

Journalist Ben Caspit has stopped broadcasting his radio show with Yinon Magal on 103fm after a dispute over Caspit calling Magal a "servant of Netanyahu." Caspit cited Magal's refusal to allow him to speak and his inability to tolerate criticism as reasons for his departure.

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What happened

  1. 01Ben Caspit quit his radio show with Yinon Magal after a dispute over calling Magal a "servant of Netanyahu."
  2. 02Caspit cited Magal's refusal to allow him to speak and his inability to tolerate criticism as reasons for leaving.
  3. 03The decision follows seven and a half years of verbal altercations between the two co-hosts.
  4. 04Caspit accused Magal of unwavering loyalty to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  5. 05Caspit recalled past controversial statements made by Magal about bereaved families and critics of Netanyahu.
  6. 06It is unclear if Caspit's departure from the show is permanent.

The decision follows seven and a half years of contentious broadcasts between the two. It is unclear if Caspit's departure is permanent.

Translated and summarized by baba from Hamal, the latest report. Read Hamal’s original

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