Shimon Riklin Marks Netanyahu's Successor: "Yinon Magal Is an Excellent Leadership Potential"
The media personality surprised when he marked the television presenter as a candidate to lead the right-wing bloc in the day after Netanyahu: "If I hear that Netanyahu is resigning, the first thing I do…
Assessment
Shimon Riklin, a media personality, has publicly identified television host Yinon Magal as a potential successor to lead the right-wing bloc after Benjamin Netanyahu. This signals an early positioning for a future leadership contest within the right, with Riklin predicting a tough battle between Magal and Itamar Ben Gvir. The comment highlights ongoing internal jockeying for influence and direction once Netanyahu's era ends.