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Netanyahu's Spokesman Resigns Amid Controversial Racist Remarks

3/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ziv Agmon resigned as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman on March 25, 2026.
The resignation followed the revelation that racist comments about Likud lawmakers and Mizrahi Jews were real but taken out of context.
Agmon criticized Benjamin Netanyahu as "finished" after the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack.
He also made derogatory remarks about lawmakers of Middle Eastern descent.
The Israel Bar Association suspended Agmon.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Israel's proposed judicial reforms sparked widespread controversy, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government facing accusations of undermining democracy. Critics, including former officials and opposition leaders, warned that these changes could lead to unchecked governmental power. The situation intensified with Ziv Agmon's resignation in 2026, reflecting ongoing racial tensions and divisions within Israeli society, particularly concerning Mizrahi Jews.

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Story summary

Ziv Agmon resigned as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman on March 25, 2026.
The resignation followed the revelation that racist comments about Likud lawmakers and Mizrahi Jews were real but taken out of context.
Agmon criticized Benjamin Netanyahu as "finished" after the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack.
He also made derogatory remarks about lawmakers of Middle Eastern descent.
The Israel Bar Association suspended Agmon.

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