Sports Association Chairman Threatens Lawsuit Against Former Minister Frej
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Shino Zuarz, Chairman of the Association, has sent a legal notice to former minister Issawi Frej, threatening a lawsuit for defamation. Zuarz is seeking NIS 1 million and an apology over comments Frej made in a TV interview, which Zuarz claims were libelous. Frej's remarks questioned financial approvals and sponsorships, suggesting potential electoral bribery. Zuarz has given Frej one week to respond before proceeding with legal action.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shino Zuarz sent a legal notice to former minister Issawi Frej for alleged defamation.
- Zuarz is demanding NIS 1 million and an apology from Frej.
- The dispute centers on Frej's comments about financial dealings and sponsorships in a TV interview.
- Frej's remarks questioned budget controls and suggested electoral bribery.
- Zuarz will file a lawsuit if Frej does not comply within one week.
The rivalry between former minister Issawi Frej and Shino Zuarz, Chairman of the Association, has escalated, with Zuarz sending a notice of intent to sue Frej for defamation. Zuarz's action stems from remarks Frej made during an interview on the Sports Channel. In the interview, Frej questioned financial dealings, stating, "When I say bribery, it has a thousand definitions. When a Liga Alef team says there is budget control, I submitted those things, those sponsors, that municipality. A year earlier everything was approved, this year not. Isn't this electoral bribery?"
Zuarz is demanding a correction, denial, and apology for Frej's statements, along with NIS 1 million in damages. If Frej does not comply within a week, Zuarz intends to file a formal lawsuit against him.
