Ben-Gvir Threatens Lawsuit Against Ynet Over 'Defamatory' Report
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Minister Ben-Gvir and Otzma Yehudit demand Ynet remove an article.
- They also demand NIS 1 million in damages from Ynet.
- The lawsuit threat concerns a report on Mitzpe Jericho confrontations.
- The party claims the article is defamatory and damages their reputation.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party are demanding that the Israeli news website Ynet remove an article and pay NIS 1 million in damages. The demand stems from a report detailing confrontations in the settlement of Mitzpe Jericho, which Ben-Gvir's party claims is defamatory.
The party asserts that the article falsely portrays the events and damages their reputation. They have issued a legal notice to Ynet, setting a deadline for compliance. If Ynet fails to meet their demands, Ben-Gvir and Otzma Yehudit intend to pursue legal action, including a substantial lawsuit.
The article in question reportedly covers clashes that occurred in Mitzpe Jericho. The specific details of these confrontations and the exact nature of the alleged defamation have not been fully elaborated in the initial report. Ben-Gvir's office has stated that they will not let the matter pass without consequence, indicating a strong resolve to challenge the reporting.
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