Yair Golan to Sue Sara Netanyahu for Millions Over Alleged Incitement
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli politician Yair Golan is suing Sara Netanyahu for at least 2.5 million shekels, alleging defamation and that her public statements put him at risk. The lawsuit follows an interview where Netanyahu questioned Golan's actions on October 7th, and Golan claims he received threats and required security as a result.
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- Yair Golan is suing Sara Netanyahu for millions over alleged defamation and incitement.
- Golan claims Netanyahu's remarks put him in danger, leading to threats and security needs.
- The lawsuit follows an interview where Netanyahu questioned Golan's role on October 7th.
- Golan demanded an apology and donation to Nova victims before filing suit.
- Netanyahu has indicated plans for a countersuit against Golan.
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, is set to file a lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday. The suit stems from remarks Netanyahu made about Golan during an interview with Channel 14. According to "Kanal News," the lawsuit will not only address claims of defamation but also allege that Netanyahu's statements put Golan at risk.
Golan intends to present evidence of threats he received following the interview, which necessitated security arrangements for him. He will argue that Netanyahu's words went beyond offensive speech and placed him in danger. This legal action follows a week after Golan sent Netanyahu a warning letter, demanding a public apology within 24 hours and a financial settlement of at least 2.5 million shekels, to be donated to survivors of the Nova music festival massacre. Golan stated he would file the lawsuit if these demands were not met.
The dispute originated from Netanyahu's interview, where she questioned Golan's actions on October 7th. She claimed Golan asserted he was a fighter that day, was dressed and ready early on, while others, including the Prime Minister, were unaware of the unfolding events. Golan responded by calling her claims a conspiracy theory against him, initially opting for the warning letter before escalating to a lawsuit.
Netanyahu has previously stated her intention to file a countersuit against Golan. She is expected to reference an incident at her Tel Aviv hair salon in March 2023, which Golan has previously discussed.
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