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Yaniv Meged and Guy Maroz Clash Over Who Qualifies as Left in Israel on 'The Patriots'

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First reported by Now 14 · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

On the Israeli TV show "The Patriots," Yaniv Meged and Guy Maroz clashed over who qualifies as left-wing in Israel, debating Gadi Eizenkot's political stance and Netanyahu's past positions. The argument escalated with discussions on the Ra'am party's coalition role and Arab sector conscription.

01Guy Maroz called labeling Gadi Eizenkot as left-wing a "joke."
02Yaniv Meged argued Eizenkot's support for a Palestinian state places him on the left.
03Maroz noted Netanyahu also supported a Palestinian state, challenging left-right definitions.
04Meged said Netanyahu only adjusted policies, unlike declared left-wing figures.
05The debate intensified over Ra'am's coalition partnership and Arab sector conscription.
06Meged described the conscription plan as exclusively for and by Arabs within the sector.

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