Legal Reporter Sues Right-Wing Activist for $200,000 Over Defamation

Guy Peleg, the legal affairs reporter for Channel 12 News, has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking 750,000 shekels (approximately $200,000) against right-wing activist Alon Brauli. Peleg alleges that Brauli published false, degrading, and damaging statements about him online, including accusations of treason against Israel and acting against IDF soldiers.

According to the lawsuit, Brauli referred to Peleg as a "Nazi," "anti-Semite," and "destroyer of Israel" in his publications. The suit further claims Brauli portrayed Peleg as having acted against Israeli soldiers and the state, and even as having committed offenses. Peleg's legal team asserts these are severe fabrications and degrading language.

This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal actions Peleg has taken recently due to online publications against him. In August, it was reported that Peleg filed a defamation suit for approximately 5 million shekels against a resident of Rosh Ha'ayin, who allegedly disseminated posts calling him a "sex offender," "pedophile," and "psychopath," and comparing him to Nazis. Peleg had previously sent a warning letter, but the publications allegedly continued.

Simultaneously, Peleg reported to the police about a defamation and incitement campaign allegedly targeting his young son on social media and Telegram channels. This campaign reportedly spread false information and personal details about the son, accusing him of creating music that insulted national symbols, the Torah, and the religious public. Peleg stated at the time his intention to identify those involved and hold them accountable.

Brauli himself has faced previous defamation lawsuits. He previously attacked the "Brothers in Arms" movement, calling them a "satanic cult of corrupt money-grubbers," "fascists," and "murderers," and blaming them for "the destruction of the country." In another publication, he used extreme language against movement members, referencing Jewish women and Gestapo/SS soldiers, and called for "bloody vengeance." "Brothers in Arms" filed a lawsuit against him for 2.6 million shekels over these publications. Peleg's current lawsuit adds to these legal battles.