Yaakov Bardugo

Journalist Yaakov Bardugo has joined the Likud party list in the 11th spot for the upcoming October 27 Knesset elections, releasing a campaign video alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Pro-government media personality Yaakov Bardugo has largely disappeared from public view after securing a spot on the Likud party list, as part of a strategic campaign to attract moderate voters.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly plans to appoint close associate Yaakov Bardugo to a media-related role if he forms the next government, sparking discussion.

A Tel Aviv court ordered commentator Yaakov Bardugo and Channel 14 to pay 75,000 shekels to retired Col. Yossi Langotsky for defamatory statements.

Journalist Yehuda Schlesinger said a humorous and sharp farewell to his co-host Yaakov Bardugo on the show "Seven" after Bardugo secured the 11th spot on the Likud party list.

The new Likud candidate list includes controversial figures like Eli Goldschmidt and Yaakov Bardugo, who have previously launched sharp attacks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and security chiefs.

Channel 13 journalist Aviad Glikman sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over reports that commentator Yaakov Bardugo will be reserved a spot on the Likud list, highlighting the blurring lines between media and politics.

Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo revealed that Yoav Segalovitch, while serving as head of the Israel Police Investigations Division, attempted to pressure journalist Matti Tuchfeld to prevent the publication of a report regarding corruption in Shelly Yachimovich's election headquarters during the Labor Party primaries.

Yoav Horowitz's revelation about the demand to have employees sign a loyalty form to the Netanyahu family is sparking stormy reactions, with a Channel 14 commentator accusing him of a humiliating performance for political gain.

During the broadcast of the current affairs program "Weekend," host Yaakov Bardugo announced the heavy loss that befell panelist Prof. Gabi Siboni, whose brother, Hebrew language researcher Prof. Daniel Sivan-Siboni, passed away at the age of 76.

The announcement of the establishment of a new party led by former minister Gilad Erdan and Knesset member Yuli Edelstein is causing a storm in the political system. Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo attacked them sharply on air: "Everything there is personal and everything is political."

After statements attributed to him regarding his political motives, Gilad Erdan sent a warning letter before a libel lawsuit to Yaakov Bardugo. Erdan demands an apology and a public correction, claiming it is a false publication that damaged his good name.

Our political and diplomatic commentator Yaakov Bardugo addressed the expected visit of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the USA. Bardugo emphasized that although it is an important visit, it is not "dramatic" or one that "totally changes the reality in the region," but rather a "working visit" that will focus primarily on the Iranian issue.

A Channel 14 commentator claimed on air that "Yashar!" party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is a man who "does not know books." Brig. Gen. (res.) Guy Hazoot, head of the Ground Forces' Operational Learning Division, refuted the claim, stating: "One can argue about political worldviews, but hitting below the belt and lying is unacceptable."

Senior political commentator and close associate of the Prime Minister, Yaakov Bardugo, opened his program on 'Galey Israel' radio with a sharp attack against the security establishment: "I no longer believe the briefings that come out of the corridors of Israel. The army has returned to the conception of October 7."

A Channel 14 presenter mocked the well-known publicist on live air following his call to investigate his meeting with David Zini. Rani Rahav's response was not long in coming: "You are an enemy of Israel, an enemy of Israeli democracy, an enemy of the Supreme Court, you are the national inciter."