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Israeli TV Host Guy Lerer Sings Karaoke in Taxi

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Hebrew · Sole source

Israeli TV host Guy Lerer, known for his social advocacy, shared a rare personal moment singing karaoke in a taxi on Instagram. This follows his recent announcement of a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister's advisor Yonatan Uriach over alleged false rating data. Lerer also recently questioned politicians' silence on the judicial reform during the election campaign.

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  • TV host Guy Lerer shared a rare karaoke singing video from a taxi on Instagram.
  • Lerer is known for his advocacy against high living costs and corporate monopolies.
  • He recently announced a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister's advisor Yonatan Uriach.
  • The lawsuit concerns alleged false data about Lerer's TV show "HaTzinor's" ratings.
  • Lerer also questioned politicians' silence on judicial reform during the election.

Guy Lerer, host of the Israeli TV program "HaTzinor" (The Tube) on Channel 13, known for his prominent role in social and consumer advocacy, shared a rare personal moment on social media. In a surprising Instagram story posted late Friday night, Lerer was seen in a taxi, holding a professional karaoke microphone and singing Zohar Argov's classic song "The Years Have Passed." The clip, which revealed a relaxed and unusual side of the usually serious host, was accompanied by a self-deprecating caption: "Karaoke taxi on the way back. Will be deleted in the morning."

Lerer, who began his media career as a pioneer of internet culture and viral videos, has established himself as a modern-day "justice warrior" fighting against the high cost of living, monopolistic practices, and large corporations. His on-screen image as a tenacious advocate often leaves little room for glimpses into his private life.

This lighthearted moment comes after Lerer made headlines for a different reason recently. He announced a legal battle against Yonatan Uriach, an advisor to the Prime Minister. The dispute arose after Uriach posted a graph on social media allegedly showing a decline in "HaTzinor's" ratings. Lerer responded by sending a warning letter before legal proceedings for publishing false data, harshly criticizing Uriach for spreading lies and lacking "complete conscience."

Lerer, who stated this was his first defamation lawsuit, also questioned his followers about where they would like him to donate any future compensation. Furthermore, Lerer recently commented on the silence of politicians regarding the judicial reform ahead of elections, expressing bewilderment that such a critical issue was absent from the current election discourse. He speculated that the coalition fears alienating voters, but also questioned the opposition's stance, asking if they are not thinking about the issue.

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