Ex-PM Bennett Sued for Defamation Over Memorial Day Remarks
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is being sued for NIS 200,000 by the parents of the late Second Lieutenant Shira Hajjaj. They accuse Bennett of calling them "hired thugs" who disrupted Memorial Day ceremonies. Bennett denies the claims, stating his words were not aimed at bereaved families. The lawsuit seeks damages for alleged defamation and emotional distress.
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- Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett faces a NIS 200,000 defamation lawsuit.
- The suit was filed by the parents of the late Second Lieutenant Shira Hajjaj.
- Parents allege Bennett called them "hired thugs" during Memorial Day events.
- Bennett denies the claims, stating his remarks were not directed at bereaved families.
- The lawsuit seeks damages for alleged defamation and emotional distress.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is facing a NIS 200,000 defamation lawsuit filed by the parents of the late Second Lieutenant Shira Hajjaj. The lawsuit alleges that Bennett falsely portrayed them as "hired thugs" who disrupted his speeches during Memorial Day ceremonies. The parents claim Bennett's remarks were intended to discredit them and their activism. Bennett has denied the allegations, stating that his comments were not directed at bereaved families. The legal action stems from events during the official Memorial Day ceremonies, where the parents of fallen soldiers have previously expressed dissent regarding government policies and politicians' participation.
Bennett's legal team has reportedly responded to the lawsuit, asserting that his statements were not aimed at the Hajjaj family or other bereaved families. They maintain that Bennett's intention was to address disruptions at public events and not to defame individuals. The lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged harm to the parents' reputation and emotional distress caused by Bennett's public statements. The case highlights the sensitive nature of public discourse surrounding national remembrance days and the rights of bereaved families to express their views.
