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The roar of the North 

"Do You Think We Are Idiots?" Northern Leader Blasts Netanyahu and Trump over Lebanon Negotiations

Margaliot Chairman Eitan Davidi warns that residents of the north are being ignored while the Isreali media focuses on Iran and entertainment during ongoing rocket attacks.

Rocket impact. Illustration.
Rocket impact. Illustration. (Photo: Chen Leopold/FLASH90)

Eitan Davidi, the chairman of Moshav Margaliot, issued a scathing critique this morning against the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. Directing his anger at both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, Davidi claimed that the residents living on the front lines are being completely bypassed in decisions regarding their own security.

Davidi suggested that the American administration is doing everything in its power to hinder Israeli military action and prevent a decisive victory, short of openly begging the enemy for a ceasefire. He warned that the Israeli government is making a grave mistake by negotiating over the heads of the northern citizens.

"Does Israel think there is a group of idiots sitting here on the fence? They are seriously mistaken," Davidi said. "Wake up, Mr. Prime Minister. The north belongs to the State of Israel. Everyone knows these negotiations will not succeed, and everyone is lying to one another!"

Residents Under Fire Feel Abandoned

The remarks come after another day of intense rocket and missile fire from Hezbollah terrorists toward northern communities. Beyond the physical threat, many residents are facing severe economic distress and a lack of adequate public or private bomb shelters.

Local citizens have also turned their frustration toward the Israeli media. They argue that while news outlets provide extensive coverage of the campaign against Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the daily reality of living under fire in the north is being marginalized.

Residents expressed deep hurt that national broadcasts continue with reality shows and entertainment programs while rockets fall on their homes. They are calling for a shift in national priorities, demanding that the media report on the northern front in real time and that the government focus on a security solution that ensures their safety rather than diplomatic empty promises.

Damaged home in Kiryat Shmona
Damaged home in Kiryat Shmona (photo: Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
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