Israeli military analyst: Not sure I want my kids to stay here

A prominent Israeli military correspondent said on live TV that he was no longer certain he wants his children to stay in Israel, according to the Zionist daily, J-Post

Speaking on Channel 2’s popular Friday night news program, veteran journalist Roni Daniel said: “After this week, I’m not sure I want my children to remain here.”

Daniel was referring to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s surprise decision this week to appoint Avigdor Liberman as minister of war.

Liberman, a former foreign minister who is known for his hawkish views, will replace Moshe Yaalon.

Asked by another correspondent on the show why he said that about his children, Daniel said because of “the culture of government” in Israel, specifically the presence of right-wing politicians in the coalition.

“I’ll stay here,” Daniel added. “My children, I’m not so sure.”