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Israeli Court Awards Lawyer 85,000 Shekels After Hit-and-Run Truck Incident Based on Anonymous Note

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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 1, 2026

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An Israeli court awarded a lawyer over 85,000 shekels after her car was hit by a truck that fled the scene, based on an anonymous eyewitness note. The court rejected the truck driver’s denial and accepted the note as credible evidence, ordering compensation for damages and legal costs.

01An anonymous note on the lawyer’s car identified the hit-and-run truck and driver.
02The truck driver and insurer denied involvement and claimed the truck was in a garage.
03The court found the lawyer’s testimony credible and accepted the anonymous note as evidence.
04Judge Divon Segal ruled the note was written soon after the incident, enhancing its reliability.
05The defendants were ordered to pay about 85,400 shekels including damages and legal fees.
06The ruling sets a precedent for accepting anonymous eyewitness evidence in court.

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