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Shuli Rand and Michal Rand Officially Divorce After Years of Bitter Legal Battle

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After a decade-long bitter legal and personal battle, Israeli singer Shuli Rand and Michal Rand have officially divorced. The conflict included Michal's refusal to grant a religious divorce, public accusations, and Shuli's subsequent marriage to TV host Tzofit Grant under a rare rabbinical permit. The divorce was finalized on August 25, 2026, ending years of turmoil.

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  • Shuli and Michal Rand officially divorced after a decade of separation and legal battles.
  • Michal refused to grant Shuli a religious divorce, prolonging the conflict.
  • Shuli married TV host Tzofit Grant in 2021 under a rare rabbinical court permit.
  • Michal accused Shuli of economic abuse and neglecting their children publicly.
  • Shuli's side denied all allegations, calling them manipulative and false.
  • The divorce was finalized peacefully, with hopes for a new beginning expressed by all parties.
Shuli Rand and Michal Rand Officially Divorce After Years of Bitter Legal Battle
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After a decade of separation and a prolonged bitter dispute marked by refusal to grant a religious divorce (get) and public accusations, Israeli singer Shuli Rand and his ex-wife Michal Rand have officially divorced. The couple, who share seven children and a complex history including financial struggles and religious shifts, finalized their divorce on August 25, 2026, at the rabbinical court. Michal expressed relief on Facebook, thanking supporters and noting she received 180,000 shekels, which she called "the real news of redemption." She also revealed a surprising connection with Shuli's new partner, TV host Tzofit Grant, sharing that they both suffer from the same heart condition.

The conflict escalated after Shuli began a relationship with Grant while still legally married to Michal. In November 2021, Shuli and Grant married under a rare special permit from the rabbinical court, allowing Shuli to marry a second woman despite Michal's refusal to grant a get. The wedding location was kept secret due to fears of provocations from Michal, who had publicly accused Shuli of economic abuse, neglecting their children, and other harsh allegations. Michal also filed multi-million shekel lawsuits claiming she built Shuli Rand's brand and was left destitute, even claiming to have stayed in a shelter for abused women.

Shuli's associates denied all accusations, calling them false and manipulative attempts to extort money. Grant defended Shuli in media interviews, describing Michal's situation as tragic and affirming Shuli's supportive relationship with his children. She also revealed she faced public harassment due to Michal's defamatory campaign. Grant told Mako that the divorce ended peacefully and expressed hope for a new chapter for all involved.

This official divorce closes a long chapter of personal and public turmoil for the Rand family, allowing Shuli and Grant to move forward with their lives legally and personally.

MakoCentre · Neve Ilan

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