Shimon Riklin Proposes Yinon Magal as Netanyahu's Successor

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Shimon Riklin said on the 'Limin Shor' podcast that if Benjamin Netanyahu resigns, he would first call Yinon Magal. According to him, if Netanyahu resigns, the first thing he would do is call Magal. Riklin described Magal as an excellent leadership potential and added that he told him this already 20 years ago.

Riklin said a tough battle is expected at the top of the right between Magal and Itamar Ben-Gvir, and added that he would also want Bezalel Smotrich in the role, but according to him Smotrich is a less significant option. Magal is the host of 'HaPatriotim', and according to Riklin this is not a joke, but things he told Magal nearly two decades ago.

The remarks were made on the 'Limin Shor' podcast, where Riklin addressed the question of who should lead the right-wing camp in the day after Netanyahu. Riklin stated that whoever replaces Netanyahu will need to face strong rivals within the right, especially Ben-Gvir, regarding whom he said the struggle for leadership will be difficult.