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Channel 12 Reporter Sues Presenter Yinon Magal for Defamation
Channel 12 legal correspondent Guy Peleg is suing Channel 14 presenter Yinon Magal for NIS 1 million in a defamation case. The lawsuit concerns Magal's social media posts in November 2024 alleging Peleg was under Shin Bet investigation. Peleg denies the claims, stating the posts damaged his reputation.
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What happened
- 01Guy Peleg is suing Yinon Magal for NIS 1 million over defamation claims.
- 02Magal allegedly posted Peleg was under Shin Bet investigation after a video broadcast.
- 03Peleg denies being arrested or interrogated, stating the posts harmed his reputation.
- 04Magal claims his posts were satire, but witnesses found them alarming.
- 05The court will decide if Magal's posts were a joke or a false news report.
Magal argues his posts were satire, while witnesses testified to the serious concern they caused. The court has set a deadline for written arguments.
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