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Finance Minister Smotrich Warns Right-Wing Election Loss Could Shut Channel 14

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 16 hours ago

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized left-wing backlash against Netanyahu's concert attendance and warned a right-wing election loss could lead to Channel 14's closure and political repression. The controversy followed Netanyahu's appearance at Eden Ben Zaken's concert, which sparked accusations of electioneering.

01Finance Minister Smotrich calls left-wing criticism of Netanyahu's concert attendance an attempt to silence opposition.
02Smotrich warns a left-wing government after elections could shut down Channel 14 and target right-wing figures.
03He contrasts Netanyahu's criticism with applause for left-wing politicians at other concerts.
04Smotrich cites past closure of Channel 7 and arrests of activists as examples of left-wing aggression.
05The controversy began after Netanyahu and his wife attended Eden Ben Zaken's concert, sparking protest accusations of electioneering.

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