Journalist Guy Maroz Launches New Show on Channel 14 with Controversial Guest

Israeli journalist Guy Maroz, known for his panel appearances on Channel 14's "The Patriots," is launching a new television series titled "Guy Maroz Returns with an Answer." The first episode, airing Sunday at 10:30 PM, features an interview with Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. Maroz, who is identified with the political left and a professional partnership with journalist Orly Vilnai, described the encounter with Ben-Gvir in Hebron as "amusing," despite admitting the minister still "scares him a bit." Maroz previously wrote that he would leave the country if Ben-Gvir became a minister, but did not follow through.

A promotional video for the series shows a confrontation where Maroz states, "Itamar Ben-Gvir embodies almost everything that scares me in this country." He also asks Ben-Gvir about his thoughts upon hearing of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination. Maroz, who often sparks controversy with his political statements as a prominent left-wing voice on Channel 14, also defended MK Ahmed Tibi against criticism for not condemning Hamas's actions. Maroz asserted that Ra'am Chairman Mansour Abbas opposes Hamas, claiming his words were taken out of context and that Abbas believes Hamas is a terrible threat. He questioned the necessity of repeatedly asking Arab politicians to condemn Hamas, especially after acknowledging Israel as a Jewish state.