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Singer Benaya Barbi ordered to pay ex-manager more than 5 million shekels

How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By עמית אטיאס

First reported by Ynet · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

An arbitration ruling ordered Israeli singer Benaya Barbi to pay former manager Or Marmelstein about 5.3 million shekels. The decision found Barbi ended their management deal in bad faith and without justification. Both sides issued sharply contrasting reactions after the five-year dispute.

  • 01Barbi must pay Marmelstein about 5.3 million shekels for breach of contract.
  • 02The arbitrator found Barbi ended the deal in bad faith, without real justification.
  • 03Financial discrepancies were only 2.2 percent, far below the contract's 10 percent threshold.
  • 04Barbi said he feels he won and will continue focusing on music and performances.
  • 05Marmelstein said years of work were cut short by a unilateral cancellation.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Singer Benaya Barbi ordered to pay ex-manager more than 5 million shekels
N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Singer Benaia Barbi Ordered to Pay Former Manager Over NIS 5 Million for Breach of Contract
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Banya Barabi Ordered to Pay Former Manager Millions After Arbitration Loss
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Singer Benaia Barabi ordered to pay former manager millions after contract breach
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Arbitrator Rules Benaya Barabi Broke Management Contract, Orders Million-Shekel Damages

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