TV Host Threatens Legal Action Against PM's Advisor Over Ratings Tweet
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
TV host Guy Lerer is threatening legal action against Prime Minister's advisor Yonatan Uriach after Uriach posted a graph on X alleging a decline in Lerer's show "HaTzinor's" ratings. Lerer claims the data is false and defamatory, accusing Uriach of using misinformation due to his significant influence. The dispute is occurring amidst a controversy over leaked communications attributed to Uriach, who has denied their authenticity and threatened libel suits himself. Lerer presented alternative data and framed the issue as a public fight for truth.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Guy Lerer's lawyers sent a warning letter to Yonatan Uriach over a tweet about "HaTzinor" ratings.
- Uriach posted a graph alleging ratings dropped from 12% in 2016 to 4.8% in 2026.
- Lerer called the data false and accused Uriach of "absolute lack of conscience."
- The dispute follows a leak of communications attributed to Uriach.
- Uriach previously threatened libel suits against Lerer over the leaked messages.
- Lerer presented his own ratings data and framed the issue as a fight for truth.
The dispute between "HaTzinor" host Guy Lerer and Prime Minister's advisor Yonatan Uriach has escalated, with Lerer's lawyers sending Uriach a warning letter before legal proceedings. The conflict began after Uriach posted a graph on X, formerly Twitter, alleging a sharp decline in "HaTzinor's" ratings over the years, from 12% in 2016 to 4.8% in 2026. Lerer claims the data is false and defamatory, accusing Uriach of "absolute lack of conscience" and using misinformation to harm others.
This confrontation occurs against the backdrop of a controversy surrounding leaked communications allegedly belonging to Uriach, which were exposed due to a security breach linked to his WhatsApp account being connected to an AI service. Uriach has denied the authenticity of some of these communications, claiming they were altered or fabricated, and has threatened libel suits against Lerer and other media figures who published them.
Lerer responded to Uriach's ratings post by questioning the relevance and accuracy of the data, presenting his own figures and broader television viewership statistics. He stated that his decision to pursue legal action, despite never having sued before, stems from Uriach's significant influence and power, and the ease with which he allegedly uses perceived truth to attack others. Lerer framed the issue as a broader public battle for truth and sanity, urging individuals to combat falsehoods in their own spheres.
Lerer also sarcastically asked his followers where they would prefer Uriach's potential legal damages to be donated, indicating his intention to proceed with the legal threat. The lawyers handling Lerer's case are Ilan Yonash and Yuval Yoaz.
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