Yair Golan Sues Sara Netanyahu for NIS 2.5 Million Over October 7 Remarks
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Yair Golan is suing Sara Netanyahu for at least 2.5 million shekels after she commented on his preparedness on October 7. Netanyahu rejected the demand, and both sides have issued legal threats.
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- Yair Golan is suing Sara Netanyahu for NIS 2.5 million.
- The lawsuit stems from Netanyahu's comments about Golan's actions on October 7.
- Golan demanded an apology and compensation for Nova festival survivors.
- Netanyahu rejected the demands and threatened a countersuit.
- Golan may proceed with the lawsuit if his demands are not met.
Former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Golan is suing Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for at least 2.5 million shekels (approximately $675,000 USD) following remarks she made about his actions on the morning of October 7. In an interview with Channel 14, Netanyahu stated that Golan was already "dressed and ready" in the field early that morning, while others, including the Prime Minister, were still unaware of the unfolding events. She later clarified that she was not party to any theories and did not know the full details.
Golan, through his lawyers, sent a legal notice demanding a public apology within 24 hours and compensation to be transferred to survivors of the Nova music festival. If his demands were not met, he threatened to file a lawsuit for at least 2.5 million shekels.
Sara Netanyahu rejected Golan's demands through her own legal team. She argued that her comments were not directed against Golan in the manner he presented them and that she did not spread a conspiracy theory. She also demanded that Golan remove publications, apologize, and pay 100,000 shekels as a settlement, threatening a countersuit if he failed to comply.
With the demanded apology not issued, it remains to be seen whether Golan will proceed with filing the lawsuit.
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