Husband of Incoming Finance Chair Threatens Defamation Suit Against Former Committee Head

Milvitzky asserted that during his tenure, the committee faced enormous pressure from banks while promoting legislation to tax excess bank profits, which was expected to bring NIS 3 billion to state coffers in 2026. He specifically alleged that this pressure was applied through Ben Horin's office. Ben Horin vehemently denied the allegations, stating that his firm is not a lobbying firm, has never represented banks, and has had no involvement in bank regulatory or taxation matters.

Through his legal team, Ben Horin sent a warning letter demanding a public apology and correction from Milvitzky within 24 hours, to be broadcast on the same media outlet. He also demanded financial compensation to be donated to a women's rights charity, warning that failure to comply would result in legal action. The confrontation comes amid public scrutiny and criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest for the incoming chairwoman due to her husband's business activities.