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Oct 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Netanyahu condemns Magal’s insult to Eisenkot
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Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Channel 14 journalist Yinon Magal’s insult calling Gadi Eisenkot a “monkey,” while accusing the opposition of double standards for attacking Likud voters. Itamar Ben-Gvir defended Magal.
WHO: Benjamin Netanyahu; Itamar Ben-Gvir
WHAT: Netanyahu condemned Yinon Magal’s insult to Gadi Eisenkot and accused the opposition of double standards; Ben-Gvir defended Magal.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: Netanyahu’s remarks responded to Magal’s insult to Eisenkot and criticism of Likud voters by the opposition.
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