Ex-MK Milvitzky Faces Defamation Threat Over Bank Tax Lobbying Claims
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Former Knesset member Hanoch Milvitzky is being threatened with a defamation lawsuit by Itay Ben Horin over claims that Ben Horin's firm pressured Milvitzky regarding a bank windfall tax. Ben Horin denies the allegations and has demanded a public apology and financial compensation within 24 hours. The dispute arises amid scrutiny of Ben Horin's wife's recent appointment as chairwoman of the Finance Committee.
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- Former MK Hanoch Milvitzky faces defamation suit threat from Itay Ben Horin.
- Milvitzky claimed Ben Horin's firm pressured him over bank windfall tax legislation.
- Ben Horin denies involvement and demands a public apology within 24 hours.
- A financial compensation payment is also demanded for a women's rights charity.
- The dispute coincides with criticism of Liran Avishar Ben Horin's committee appointment.
Former Likud Knesset member Hanoch Milvitzky is facing a defamation lawsuit threat after alleging that Itay Ben Horin's consulting firm pressured him during his tenure as chairman of the Knesset Finance Committee. Milvitzky made the claims in an interview with Radio Kol Chai, stating that he experienced significant pressure while promoting legislation for a windfall tax on bank profits, with Ben Horin's firm allegedly involved.
In response, Itay Ben Horin, husband of the newly appointed Finance Committee chairwoman Liran Avishar Ben Horin, sent Milvitzky a legal warning letter. Ben Horin denied the allegations, asserting he never worked on the specific tax issue. He stated Milvitzky's comments were baseless, damaging to his reputation, and misleading to the public.
Ben Horin's legal team has demanded a clear public apology from Milvitzky within 24 hours of receiving the letter, to be published in the same media outlet. They also seek financial compensation to be donated to an organization promoting women's rights in Israel. Ben Horin declared, "This is going to be the easiest defamation lawsuit in history."
The confrontation occurs amidst criticism surrounding Liran Avishar Ben Horin's appointment as Finance Committee chairwoman, partly due to her husband's business connections with major corporations.
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