Netanyahu Condemns Magal's Remarks, Urges Eisenkot to Condemn Slurs Against Likud

The prime minister called the Channel 14 host's remark "improper," while urging the Yashar! leader to denounce derogatory slurs directed at Likud voters.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned remarks made by Channel 14 host Yinon Magal, who referred to Knesset Member Gadi Eisenkot as a "monkey," Israel National News and Srugim reported. Netanyahu characterized the remark as very improper and stated that he condemns it.

Alongside his condemnation, the prime minister criticized rhetoric directed against his party's supporters and called on Eisenkot to condemn derogatory statements made by government critics, including Gali Albin, who had likened Likud voters to chimpanzees. "Both are improper," Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu's comments follow an ongoing political row sparked by Magal's broadcast remarks. A further response from Eisenkot to the prime minister's statement has not yet been released.