Netanyahu's Son Sues Activist for NIS 500,000 Over Defamation
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Yair Netanyahu, son of the Prime Minister, is suing protest activist Ami Dror for 500,000 shekels in a defamation lawsuit filed in Jerusalem. The suit centers on Dror's social media posts and interviews, including an allegation that Netanyahu slapped his father and fled the country. Netanyahu denies all claims, calling them baseless rumors and attempts to fabricate an event.
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- Yair Netanyahu is suing activist Ami Dror for NIS 500,000 for defamation.
- The lawsuit concerns Dror's social media posts and interviews.
- One key allegation is that Netanyahu slapped his father, the Prime Minister.
- Netanyahu denies all claims, calling them baseless rumors.
- The suit also addresses claims about leaked documents and Qatari connections.
Yair Netanyahu, son of the Prime Minister, has initiated legal proceedings against protest activist Ami Dror, demanding 500,000 shekels in damages for defamation. The lawsuit, filed at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, targets publications by Dror on social media and statements made in media interviews. Netanyahu claims these publications are part of a sustained attack on his reputation, not isolated incidents.
A central claim in the lawsuit revolves around a May 2025 republication alleging Yair Netanyahu physically assaulted his father, the Prime Minister. According to the lawsuit's details, Dror claimed Netanyahu slapped the Prime Minister in front of others and then left Israel to evade a criminal investigation. The publication also alleged he attempted to re-enter the country discreetly, bypassing border control.
Yair Netanyahu vehemently denies these accusations, characterizing them as baseless rumors. He argues that the detailed presentation of the alleged incident is intended to make the public believe it actually occurred. He also denies claims related to leaked documents published by the German newspaper "Bild" and alleged connections to Qatari entities.
