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Israeli Court Orders Woman to Pay Ex-Partner 3.2 Million Shekels for Stolen Diamonds

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First reported by Walla · Jul 2, 2026

What happened

The Tel Aviv District Court ruled that a woman must pay her ex-partner 3.2 million shekels for stealing valuable diamonds during their breakup, rejecting her appeal despite her claims about his criminal past. The court relied on polygraph results and witness testimonies to confirm the theft and ordered her to cover legal costs as well.

  • 01Tel Aviv District Court orders woman to pay 3.2 million shekels for stolen diamonds.
  • 02The couple separated in 2020 after an 18-year relationship.
  • 03Polygraph tests showed the man was truthful, the woman was lying.
  • 04Woman’s appeal citing man’s criminal past was dismissed by the court.
  • 05Court criticized woman’s inconsistent statements about the diamonds’ presence.
  • 06Woman must also pay 20,000 shekels in legal fees.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Israeli Court Orders Woman to Pay Ex-Partner 3.2 Million Shekels for Stolen Diamonds
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Tel Aviv Court Orders Woman to Pay Ex-Partner Millions Over Missing Rare Blue Diamond

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