Political strategist Jonathan Urich blasts critical Yedioth article as false and politically motivated, defending Netanyahu and urging him to “complete the mission in Gaza.
Political strategist and longtime Netanyahu ally Jonathan Urich has launched a blistering attack on Yedioth Ahronoth, accusing the paper of publishing a “distorted, false, misleading, and one-sided” profile about him.
Writing on the X platform, Urich said he had deliberately chosen not to respond to the article before publication, explaining:
“Unlike others, I do not intend to disrupt judicial proceedings. That’s how I’ve acted from day one.”
But he didn’t hold back in his post-publication response.
“Nonsense. Complete fake. So much fake that Bennett the liar is riding on. A person who, for the first time in the state’s history, formed a government with the Muslim Brotherhood is lecturing me about World Cup campaigns. May he be healthy, and I wish him all the best.”
Urich claimed that details printed in the paper had never been presented to him during investigations, alleging political motives behind his two arrests:
“I was arrested twice just because they want to prevent the Prime Minister from having the authority and responsibility to appoint a head for the Shin Bet.”
Still, Urich said the article contained one true element—a photograph of him with Netanyahu.
“I miss and love him very much for his contribution to the state and its future, and for being who he is: Bibi. The left is jealous because they wanted him on their side. For most Israeli citizens, he is a giant leader like no other. For me, he is family.”
In a direct message to Netanyahu, Urich offered a rallying cry:
“Be strong and courageous, don’t be afraid. Complete the mission in Gaza—the elimination of Hamas and the release of all our hostages, as you told us from day one. There will be nothing less than a complete victory. Don’t take notice of those who put you down. Go with all your strength and save Israel. An entire nation is standing behind you. Me too. Even from a distance.”
