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Netanyahu Aide Threatens Lawsuit Over 'Blood Libel' Campaign
Tzachi Braverman, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has threatened a lawsuit against Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael! party for a campaign ad. The ad, which appeared on billboards and online, depicted Braverman with a Qatar flag, implying improper ties.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman is suing Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael! party over a campaign ad.
- 02The ad depicted Braverman with a Qatar flag, which Braverman calls a "blood libel" and "wicked fabrication."
- 03Braverman demands the removal of all campaign materials and a public apology within 24 hours.
- 04He is seeking at least NIS 500,000 in damages if his demands are not met.
- 05The lawsuit also names Fattal Hotels and Mega Media Ltd. for displaying a billboard.
- 06Braverman asserts he has no negative ties to Qatar and acts solely for Israel's security.
Braverman demands the removal of the ads, a public apology, and compensation, threatening legal action seeking at least half a million shekels if his demands are not met within 24 hours.
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