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Netanyahu Replaces Spokesman After Racist Comments Leak

4/6/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his spokesman Ziv Agmon will be replaced following backlash.
Agmon offered to resign after racist comments about Moroccan Jews were leaked.
Netanyahu initially supported Agmon, saying he would stay until a replacement was found, then named Ido Norden.
Agmon has faced prior disciplinary actions, including a suspension for unprofessional conduct, which he is appealing.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his spokesman Ziv Agmon will be replaced following backlash.
Agmon offered to resign after racist comments about Moroccan Jews were leaked.
Netanyahu initially supported Agmon, saying he would stay until a replacement was found, then named Ido Norden.
Agmon has faced prior disciplinary actions, including a suspension for unprofessional conduct, which he is appealing.