Yinon Magal Calls Avi Shoshan’s Criticism of Oren Dobronski Appointment ‘Absurd’

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What happened

Avi Shoshan criticized Netanyahu’s appointment of Oren Dobronski to the Likud list, calling him unknown and electorally useless. Yinon Magal rejected this, calling Shoshan’s view absurd and defending the need for changes in the party list. The debate aired on Channel 14, reflecting internal Likud tensions.

• 01Avi Shoshan criticized Netanyahu’s decision to reserve a Likud list spot for Oren Dobronski.
• 02Shoshan claimed Dobronski is unknown and displaces hardworking incumbent MKs.
• 03Yinon Magal called Shoshan’s opinion "very, very absurd" and challenged his claims.
• 04Yotam Zamir explained Dobronski was chosen for his high-tech success, not political clout.
• 05Magal argued the Likud list needs changes and defended Dobronski’s appointment.
• 06The debate aired on Channel 14, highlighting Likud’s internal candidate selection tensions.

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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Yinon Magal Calls Avi Shoshan’s Criticism of Oren Dobronski Appointment ‘Absurd’

Now 14Right · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Avi Shoshan Criticizes Likud’s New Reserved Candidate for Lack of Public Support

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