Ben Gvir Sues Eisenkot Over 'Good Arab is a Dead Arab' TikTok Claims
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is suing Gadi Eisenkot for defamation, seeking 100,000 shekels over Eisenkot's claims that Ben Gvir posted violent TikTok videos. Ben Gvir denies the accusations and demands the interview be removed from social media.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Ben Gvir sues Gadi Eisenkot for defamation.
- Lawsuit concerns claims of Ben Gvir posting violent TikToks.
- Ben Gvir denies posting videos with 'good Arab is dead Arab' slogan.
- Minister seeks 100,000 shekels in damages and interview removal.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Benny Gantz's rival for prime minister, Gadi Eisenkot, and the "Yachad" party he heads. The suit stems from statements Eisenkot made during a media interview on a public broadcaster's podcast.
According to the lawsuit, Eisenkot accused Ben Gvir of posting TikTok videos that convey a violent message to youth, including the slogan "a good Arab is a dead Arab," and that these videos encourage thuggery and the use of force.
Minister Ben Gvir stated in the court filing that he has never posted a video calling for murder or featuring the slogan "a good Arab is a dead Arab," and that Eisenkot's statements were false.
Ben Gvir is seeking 100,000 shekels in damages from Eisenkot, without needing to prove actual harm. He also requested the removal of the interview from all social media platforms associated with the "Yachad" party.
