The winner of Israel’s version of “American Idol” apologized for making unpatriotic comments. Jacko Eisenberg, who took first place earlier this month in Channel 2’s popular songfest “A Star is Born,” drew fire and boycott threats after boasting about dodging the draft and not bothering to vote in national elections.
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