Senior 'Brothers in Arms' Member Sues Deputy Minister Almog Cohen for NIS 2.6 Million Over Defamation
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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago
What happened
A senior member of the Israeli group "Brothers in Arms" is suing Deputy Minister Almog Cohen for NIS 2.6 million over defamatory remarks linking him to the "Impostor Officer" scandal. Cohen revealed the member's name in the Knesset despite a court gag order and criticized the judiciary's handling of the case. The lawsuit has been filed but further details and Cohen's response are not yet public.
- 01Senior 'Brothers in Arms' member sues Deputy Minister Almog Cohen for NIS 2.6 million over defamation.
- 02Cohen revealed the member's name in Knesset despite a court gag order.
- 03Cohen linked the senior member to the 'Impostor Officer' Asaf Shmuelovitz case.
- 04Reports say the senior member and Shmuelovitz had no prior connection except a ride given after October 7 massacre.
- 05Cohen criticized the court's gag order and claimed the senior member brought Shmuelovitz into Southern Command.
- 06Details of the lawsuit and Cohen's response have not yet been made public.
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