Arab Doctor Sues Over Remarks Targeting Arab Healthcare Workers
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Dr. Awni Kahil, representing the Joint List in Ramla, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Micha Likin Avni over remarks allegedly made about Arab doctors and nurses. The suit, filed under Israel's 1965 defamation law, concerns statements made during a Channel 14 interview on September 26, 2026. Lawyer Dimitri Shaheen is handling the case, which challenges accusations that harmed the reputation of Arab healthcare professionals.
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- Dr. Awni Kahil filed a lawsuit against Micha Likin Avni for remarks targeting Arab doctors and nurses.
- The lawsuit was filed in the name of the Joint List in Ramla and invokes Israel's 1965 defamation law.
- The statements in question were reportedly made during a Channel 14 interview on September 26, 2026.
- The suit alleges that the remarks harmed the reputation and professional standing of Arab healthcare workers.
- Lawyer Dimitri Shaheen is representing Dr. Kahil in the legal proceedings.
Dr. Awni Kahil, representing the Joint List in Ramla, has filed a lawsuit against Micha Likin Avni. The legal action stems from statements attributed to Avni that allegedly targeted Arab doctors and nurses. The lawsuit, filed in the name of the Joint List, is based on statements reportedly made during a Channel 14 interview on September 26, 2026. These statements included serious accusations against Arab medical professionals working in hospitals.
The lawsuit invokes Israel's 1965 defamation law, asserting that the statements harmed the reputation and professional standing of Arab healthcare workers. Lawyer Dimitri Shaheen is representing the plaintiff in this case.
Dr. Kahil, a resident of Ramla, has a long career in medicine, previously serving as the director of a Clalit Health Services clinic in Lod that served both Arab and Jewish patients. The lawsuit aims to challenge the serious allegations made by Avni against Arab healthcare workers and their potential impact on their professional reputation.
The claims within the lawsuit are subject to judicial review, and no final verdict has been issued.
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