Netanyahu fires spokesperson amid scandals and racist remarks
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- 'Israel' Prime Minister removes spokesperson after offensive comments targeting Moroccan Jews and Likud members.
- Successor faces media scrutiny over alleged fake accounts and political promotions.
'Israel' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his spokesperson following widespread controversy over racist and critical statements, the office announced Monday.
Netanyahu confirmed on X that Zeev Agmon would leave his post in the coming days, to be replaced by Edo Norden. Agmon had drawn criticism for referring to Jews of Moroccan descent as “monkeys” and harshly criticizing both members of the Likud party and Netanyahu’s family.
New spokesperson under fire
Edo Norden, a lawyer and economist, currently heads the right-wing “Senior Officials Forum” and must undergo security clearance before officially assuming the role. He already faces scrutiny from 'Israeli' journalists over accusations of creating fake X accounts to promote his book.
Netanyahu office in turmoil
The change comes amid broader troubles in Netanyahu’s office. Close aides have faced police investigations, including Tsahi Braverman, questioned in January over alleged obstruction in a leak related to 'Israel’s' war against Hamas.
Earlier, Netanyahu also dismissed national security adviser Tsahi Hengbi, amid internal criticism over government management of the October 7, 2023 Al-Aqsa conflict.
The leadership reshuffle highlights ongoing tensions within Netanyahu’s administration and growing public scrutiny over both political and personal conduct.
