Brothers in Arms Threatens Lawsuit Against Netanyahu and Likud Over 'False and Inciting' Video

The "Brothers and Sisters in Arms" (for Democracy) organization has sent a sharp warning letter threatening legal action against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party. The letter, sent by attorney Amit Mor, targets attorney Ilan Bombach, who represents the Likud in the Central Elections Committee. The action follows a video posted on Netanyahu's official X account, where Bombach alleged that members of "Brothers in Arms" and "Kaplan Force" had declared their intention to "disrupt the elections, get arrested, and prevent people from voting and counting double envelopes."

The organization's lawyers vehemently deny these claims, stating they are entirely false, inciting, and baseless. They assert that "Brothers in Arms" never made such declarations and has no intention of disrupting elections or harming their integrity. The letter emphasizes the severity of Bombach's statements, given his public position as deputy chairman of the Central Elections Committee, portraying him as a figure of professional authority.

Furthermore, the organization refutes the claim that official petitions were filed against them regarding election disruption. According to the letter, Bombach was aware that no such petition was filed by the Likud and that an earlier letter to law enforcement in May was dismissed due to lack of basis. The organization argues that this attempt to portray them as election disruptors serves a pre-planned political narrative aimed at undermining the legitimacy of future election results.

Given the wide reach of the Prime Minister's account, "Brothers in Arms" demands immediate action: the complete removal of the video from all digital platforms associated with the Prime Minister, the Likud party, and their affiliates within 12 hours. They also require a written apology clarifying that the statements were false, no petition was filed, and Bombach's claims were unfounded.

The organization stated that if these demands are met within the specified timeframe, they will forgo financial compensation. However, if the demands are not met, they intend to pursue legal action. In a separate statement, "Brothers and Sisters in Arms" wished Israel a free democratic celebration where every citizen votes according to their conscience.