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'I would be happy if a military coup overthrew Netanyahu,' says PM's former friend

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  • Writer Eyal Megged, a former friend of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed a desire for a military coup to overthrow the current government.
  • Megged criticized Netanyahu's "insane adventures" and the ongoing "pointless war" in Lebanon, stating he would prefer his cat in charge.
  • He believes Netanyahu is determined to destroy the country and that upcoming elections will not remove him from power.

Writer Eyal Megged, a former friend of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated on Tuesday that he would be happy if a military coup overthrew the Israeli government. Speaking on 103FM radio, Megged expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current leadership, particularly criticizing Netanyahu's handling of the conflict in Lebanon. He asserted that he would prefer his cat to be in charge over Netanyahu, whom he accused of "insane adventures" that harm wounded soldiers.

I’m truly more concerned about the soldiers who arrive at the hospital at night near where I live, Rambam Hospital - soldiers who are seriously wounded and will suffer their whole lives from Netanyahu’s insane adventures. So the condition of his teeth doesn’t move me.

· Eyal MeggedExpressing concern for wounded soldiers over the Prime Minister's health.

Megged described the situation in Lebanon as a "completely pointless war" where Israel is absorbing blows from Hezbollah. He questioned the continued fighting, stating that the army is not stopping the enemy. "I would be happy if there were a military coup against Netanyahu. We cannot continue with this madness. How much longer? One family controls the country? I would be happy if there were a military coup in Israel. I would be happy," he declared.

I would be happy if there were a military coup against Netanyahu. We cannot continue with this madness. How much longer? One family controls the country? I would be happy if there were a military coup in Israel. I would be happy.

· Eyal MeggedStating his wish for a military coup to remove Netanyahu from power.

He further elaborated on his sentiment, saying, "If my cat took power instead of Bibi, it would be better for the country. This Bibi has decided that he is destroying us. He doesn’t care what will happen to the country after he leaves.” Megged voiced concerns about the country's deterioration and the ongoing conflict, questioning how long it could continue under the current leadership.

If my cat took power instead of Bibi, it would be better for the country. This Bibi has decided that he is destroying us. He doesn’t care what will happen to the country after he leaves.

· Eyal MeggedFurther illustrating his dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's leadership.

Benny Ziffer, editor of Haaretz’s literary supplement, defended Netanyahu, suggesting that critics are driven by obsession rather than empathy. Ziffer argued that Netanyahu functions perfectly well, citing history as proof. However, Megged countered by questioning whether Netanyahu should continue leading the country, especially given the situation of bereaved families and the military cemeteries. He expressed skepticism that upcoming elections would lead to Netanyahu's removal, predicting that the prime minister is determined to leave the political stage "in blood, fire, and pillars of smoke.”

Dental treatment? Teeth cleaning? History proves that the prime minister functions perfectly well.

· Benny ZifferDefending Netanyahu's capabilities despite medical attention.
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