Mosli Brothers Sue Channel 12 News for Defamation Over Terror Arrest and Compensation Reports

Eli and Yossi Mosli filed a defamation lawsuit in late July at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court against Channel 12 News, Keshet Broadcasting, and journalists Guy Peleg, Yossi Mizrahi, and Yair Sharky. The brothers claim that two reports broadcast on Channel 12 contained false and damaging information about them and their family.

The first contested report, aired on the program "Friday Studio" by Guy Peleg, alleged that Eli Mosli was arrested in Romania on suspicion of terrorism. Eli Mosli denies ever being arrested in Romania or suspected of terrorist activity, arguing that the report falsely portrayed him as involved in terrorism, harming his reputation, business, and activities in Israel.

The second report, presented by Yossi Mizrahi, claimed that a sports figure was mediating between the Mosli and Jarushi families, with the Moslis expected to pay 10 million shekels in compensation. The Mosli brothers deny any mediation or agreement on such a payment, asserting the report falsely suggested their responsibility for criminal events and financial obligations under pressure. This report was reportedly reiterated by Yair Sharky, reinforcing the false impression.

The Moslis also contend that Channel 12 did not seek their response before airing the reports. After the broadcasts, they requested the network to investigate, remove the content, and issue corrections and apologies, but received no substantive reply or adequate correction.

The lawsuit demands one million shekels in damages, removal of the broadcasts, publication of corrections and denials, clarification that Eli Mosli was not arrested in Romania, and a formal apology. These claims remain unproven in court.