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Israeli TV Host Yinon Magal Responds Humorously to Physical Fight Poll Defeat with Military Anecdote
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First reported by Now 14 · 17 hours ago
What happened
Israeli TV host Yinon Magal humorously responded to losing a viewer poll on who would win a fight against retired Colonel Yoni Shtavon by sharing a military story proving his combat skills.
- 01Yinon Magal lost a viewer poll on physical fight outcomes to retired Colonel Yoni Shtavon by 85%.
- 02Magal joked about the loss and blamed "leftists and his Moroccan clan" for voting against him.
- 03He shared a military anecdote from a former teammate to prove his fighting ability.
- 04The story involved Magal subduing a terrorist with a rifle butt during his service in an elite unit.
- 05The incident was shared to restore Magal’s tough image after the poll defeat.
- 06The rivalry and humor unfolded during a live broadcast on Channel 14's "The Patriots."
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