TV Host Reveals Harsh WhatsApp Message From Close Friend
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
TV panelist Guy Maroz revealed a harsh WhatsApp message from a close friend criticizing his conservative leanings and religious steps. Program host Yinon Magal commented that boycotts are part of left-wing culture. Maroz has recently shared personal religious milestones, including putting on tefillin and participating in writing a Torah scroll. He previously stated his political views haven't changed but his perspective on media has.
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- Guy Maroz revealed a harsh WhatsApp message from a close friend criticizing his conservative shift.
- The friend accused Maroz of being part of a "dark wave" committing crimes in a "fascist country."
- Program host Yinon Magal stated that boycotts are characteristic of the Israeli left-wing culture.
- Maroz recently put on tefillin for the first time and participated in writing a Torah scroll.
- Maroz previously stated he remains left-wing but has changed his views on media treatment of opinions.
During the "Patriots" program, panelist Guy Maroz shared a painful personal experience Tuesday night, revealing a WhatsApp message he received from a close friend. Maroz stated, "I was hit again today by my friends," before reading the message aloud. The friend accused Maroz of being "part of a dark wave that is committing crimes in this fascist country" and expressed disappointment in Maroz's embrace of conservative values, citing his putting on tefillin, his praise for Channel 14, and his comments about Menachem Begin. Program host Yinon Magal responded to Maroz's disclosure by stating that boycotts are characteristic of the Israeli left-wing culture, adding that he has experienced similar ostracization many times. The message comes after Maroz has shared several personal religious steps in recent months, including putting on tefillin for the first time in June during a filming day in Hebron alongside Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, and affixing a mezuzah to his new home. He also humorously described his transformation since joining Channel 14, including participating in writing a letter in a Torah scroll dedicated to the victims of the October 7th massacre. Maroz previously clarified that his participation in "The Patriots" does not signify a political shift, stating he remains left-wing but has changed his perspective on Israeli media and the treatment of non-conformist opinions. He cited the removal of journalist Gideon Levy from Channel 13 as a turning point that made him realize something was wrong with media practices.