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Yeshiva World News · Oct 18, 2026

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday condemned remarks made by Channel 14 journalist Yinon Magal, who referred to Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot as a “monkey,” sparking a political controversy just nine days before Israel’s elections. Speaking in an interview with Radio North, Netanyahu called Magal’s comments inappropriate but also criticized derogatory remarks directed at Likud voters.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday condemned remarks made by Channel 14 journalist Yinon Magal, who referred to Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot as a “monkey,” sparking a political controversy just nine days before Israel’s elections. Speaking in an interview with Radio North, Netanyahu called Magal’s comments inappropriate but also criticized derogatory remarks directed at Likud voters.

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