Netanyahu Sues Israeli Media for NIS 2.6 Million Over Pre-Oct 7 Warning Reports
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing Israeli media outlets and journalists for NIS 2.6 million, alleging defamation over reports that he was warned about the October 7 Hamas attack by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel but did not act on the information. The media defendants deny the claims and intend to defend their reporting in court.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu is suing Israeli media for NIS 2.6 million over reports of pre-Oct 7 warnings.
- The lawsuit names Haaretz, Ynet, Channel 12, and six journalists.
- Reports claimed warnings came from UAE President bin Zayed and Egyptian intelligence chief Kamel.
- Netanyahu denies receiving these specific warnings.
- Media defendants intend to defend their reporting as true and in public interest.
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