Social Media Star Oren Lahav Reaches Out to Former Friend Sapir Michaeli
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Social media star Oren Lahav has broken three years of silence to reach out to his former friend Sapir Michaeli, posting a public message on Instagram. Lahav stated he was moved to reconcile after seeing a video of Michaeli discussing industry isolation. The two had a falling out in 2023 after collaborating on music, with Michaeli accusing Lahav of misrepresenting her in a March 2024 interview.
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- Social media star Oren Lahav ended a three-year feud with former friend Sapir Michaeli via Instagram.
- Lahav posted a public message expressing a desire to move past their conflict and ego.
- He was inspired to reach out after seeing Michaeli's video about industry exclusion.
- The rift began in 2023 after collaborations, escalating with a March 2024 interview dispute.
- Michaeli had previously expressed hurt over Lahav's distancing after their joint song.
Social media star Oren Lahav has publicly extended an olive branch to his former close friend, Sapir Michaeli, after a three-year period of estrangement. Lahav posted a message on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, addressing the prolonged silence between them and expressing his feelings after seeing a video Michaeli posted.
In his post, Lahav stated that he chose to break "three years of silence," acknowledging how life can lead to estrangement and how ego and anger can overshadow past connections. He mentioned that he and Sapir Michaeli, whom he still refers to as "Sapir Rondelim," have not spoken for three years.
Lahav explained that he was moved to reach out after seeing Michaeli's video where she spoke about not receiving invitations to industry events. He admitted his heart ached, emphasizing that some things are bigger than any conflict, regardless of past hurts. Lahav shared that he understands the feeling of being sidelined and overlooked and does not wish that upon anyone, especially someone who was once a significant part of his life.
He declared his intention to leave everything behind, without ego or seeking who was right or wrong. Lahav sent a message directly to Sapir, wishing her well, hoping she is surrounded by appreciative people, and reminding her that those who don't invite her are missing out. He concluded by stating that life is too short to hold grudges and the heart is big enough to forgive, signaling his desire to start a new chapter.
The rift between Lahav and Michaeli reportedly began in 2023, following a period of collaboration on videos and a joint song titled "Dramatit." In March 2024, Michaeli criticized Lahav after an interview he gave to the newspaper "Maariv," where she claimed he attributed hurtful behavior to her. Michaeli asserted that her family had hosted him warmly and that she was hurt by the attributed statements. As early as August 2023, Michaeli had shared with her followers her feelings of hurt due to Lahav's distancing after their musical collaboration, stating she had invested heavily in the relationship and their joint creation but felt he was pulling away.