Kaspit attacks Magal: "You just received the essence of Bibism"

At the opening of their program on 103FM, journalist Ben Kaspit attacked Yinon Magal amid a heated debate over Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7 disaster, the conscription law, and the Haredim. Kaspit accused Magal of presenting "the essence of Bibism"—demanding an apology to Netanyahu instead of holding him accountable. Magal read a list of figures he said should apologize to the prime minister.

At the opening of their joint program on 103FM on October 6, 2026, journalists Ben Kaspit and Yinon Magal clashed over burning political issues: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7 disaster, the Haredi conscription law, and right-wing-Haredi relations. Magal attacked reports that Netanyahu received warnings before the attack, calling them "fake" and a "blood libel." Kaspit replied that even if he was not personally warned, Netanyahu's responsibility is not diminished. Later, Magal read a long list of public figures, including Tami Arad, Tamir Pardo, and Bogi Ya'alon, who he said should apologize to Netanyahu for their participation in the book "Mr. Abandonment." Kaspit responded angrily: "You just received the essence of Bibism—to apologize to Netanyahu." He accused Magal of turning Netanyahu into a victim while ignoring his responsibility for abandoning the hostages and the failures of the war. The discussion revealed the deep political polarization in Israel over the functioning of the government and Netanyahu's leadership.