Commentator Yaakov Bardugo said the Netanyahu-Trump meeting was 'excellent' and that Israeli media outlets, particularly Channel 12, falsely portrayed a rift between the two leaders. His remarks, aired on Channel 14, come after the summit at the White House.
Commentator Yaakov Bardugo, speaking on Channel 14 Wednesday morning, defended the Netanyahu-Trump summit as an 'excellent working meeting' and accused Israeli media outlets of fabricating a narrative of strained relations. Bardugo singled out Channel 12 reporters, saying they 'excelled in the madness of this system' and mediated a false 'reality' for years. The Zioneer has covered the summit extensively, including reports that Trump described the meeting as 'very good' and later 'excellent,' and that the meeting was preceded by reports of friction between the leaders. Bardugo's remarks appear aimed at countering what he views as a hostile media narrative.
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