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Reality Show Contestant and Channel 12 Reporter Clash Over Personal Insults on Social Media
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First reported by Walla · 8 hours ago
What happened
Reality show contestant Nir Regev insulted Channel 12 reporter Omri Maniv on Instagram, calling him a snitch and state witness. Maniv exposed the messages publicly, prompting Regev to respond with further insults. The dispute occurs amid a separate lawsuit by Minister Nir Barkat against Maniv for defamation.
- 01Reality contestant Nir Regev insulted Channel 12 reporter Omri Maniv on Instagram.
- 02Maniv publicly shared Regev's messages calling him a snitch and state witness.
- 03Regev responded with another Instagram post attacking Maniv and others.
- 04Regev is CEO of Hapoel Lod and former political advisor to Miri Regev.
- 05Minister Nir Barkat is suing Maniv for 500,000 shekels over false reports.
- 06The incident highlights tensions between media figures and political personalities in Israel.
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