News Channel 13 Threatens to Void Settlement With Former Anchor

Channel 13 and former anchor Netael Shem Tov reached a settlement agreement on Monday in a lawsuit she filed against the company. However, shortly after, a dispute erupted over the agreement's terms. Shem Tov claimed the channel would pay her compensation, while Channel 13 asserted the court clarified her main claims lacked basis. The company stated that because Shem Tov allegedly violated a confidentiality clause, they intend to cancel the settlement.

Shem Tov, now affiliated with the "Amcha Israel" party led by Ofer Win­ter, had sued Channel 13 for breach of contract, harassment based on worldview, agenda-forcing, and wrongful termination. Her side announced that the agreement included a confidential financial settlement.

Channel 13 disputed Shem Tov's characterization of the settlement, stating the court found no basis for her claims and recommended she compromise on only part of her employment agreement's value. The news company claimed the court rejected her NIS 3.5 million lawsuit, specifically her allegations of harassment, political discrimination, wrongful dismissal, reputational damage, and emotional distress.

Channel 13 further alleged that Shem Tov herself requested the settlement terms remain confidential and that the agreed-upon sum was less than one-fifth of her claim. The company considers Shem Tov's public announcement about the settlement a breach of the agreement and stated they will inform her of its cancellation.

Shem Tov was a veteran journalist and news anchor, previously hosting Channel 13's main Friday broadcast and holding various roles at Channel 12. She recently joined the "Amcha Israel" party, where she is ranked third, expressing enthusiasm to lead change for settlers and border residents.