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Former IDF Deputy Chief Dan Harel Ordered to Pay Defamation Damages to MK Tzvi Sukkot

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago

What happened

A court ruled in favor of MK Tzvi Sukkot and Yossi Dagan in a defamation case against former IDF Deputy Chief Dan Harel, ordering Harel to pay damages for falsely claiming troops were redeployed to protect Sukkot's sukkah. The court dismissed Harel's counterclaims and emphasized no such troop movement occurred.

01Court ruled former IDF Deputy Chief Dan Harel defamed MK Tzvi Sukkot with false troop redeployment claims.
02Harel failed to prove his allegations about securing Sukkot's sukkah in Hawara after October 7 massacre.
03Judge noted Harel could have easily verified facts but did not, calling the claims a "blood libel."
04Harel ordered to pay Sukkot 35,000 shekels in damages plus legal fees to both Sukkot and Yossi Dagan.
05Court rejected Harel's defamation claim against Dagan and Samaria Regional Council, citing freedom of expression.
06MK Sukkot condemned Harel's accusations and emphasized the court's ruling as a victory for truth.

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