Channel 14 Editor Rebukes Korin Gideon Over Criticism of Singer Oudiya's Hebrew Usage

Korin Gideon, a presenter and content creator, recently sparked controversy by criticizing the Hebrew language usage in singer Oudiya's new album, "Hashem Ya'azor." Gideon offered Oudiya free linguistic advice, pointing out several alleged language mistakes in the album. Oudiya responded creatively with a WhatsApp voice message, singing a corrected version of her song "Dubai" based on Gideon's suggestions.

However, the dispute escalated when Yairam Netanyahu, the linguistic editor at Channel 14, publicly sided against Gideon. In a TikTok video that garnered tens of thousands of views, Netanyahu argued that Gideon's linguistic corrections were incorrect. He specifically refuted her claim that one should say "you wear glasses" instead of "you put on glasses," explaining that both are acceptable in Hebrew. He also challenged her assertion regarding the phrase "not getting lost" versus "going missing," stating that all forms are valid in Hebrew.

Netanyahu criticized Gideon for spreading misinformation about the Hebrew language and offered to provide her with free linguistic advice in return. This intervention added a new voice to the ongoing online debate between Gideon and Oudiya, highlighting differing perspectives on Hebrew language norms.

The original controversy began when Gideon publicly addressed Oudiya's album, expressing concern over what she considered linguistic errors. Oudiya's playful and musical reply to the critique was widely shared, intensifying the public discussion. Netanyahu's involvement as a language authority at Channel 14 has further fueled the debate, emphasizing the complexity and flexibility of Hebrew usage.