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Ehud Barak Wins Defamation Case Against Netanyahu Ally Michael Eisenberg

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak and ex-Unit 8200 commander Ehud Shanior have won a significant ruling in their defamation lawsuit against venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg. An arbitrator found Eisenberg's claims that the founders of cyber company Cybereason harmed national security to be baseless.

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Ehud Barak Wins Defamation Case Against Netanyahu Ally Michael Eisenberg
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What happened

  1. 01Arbitrator rules Michael Eisenberg's claims against Ehud Barak and Ehud Shanior lacked basis.
  2. 02Eisenberg had alleged Barak and Shanior harmed national security via cyber company Cybereason.
  3. 03The defamation case is nearing resolution with a recommended donation to Sheba Medical Center.
  4. 04Cybereason was sold for $900 million to an American fund, sparking security concerns.
  5. 05Eisenberg is an ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu involved in diplomatic efforts.

The ruling, approved by both parties, is expected to be finalized by the Jerusalem District Court soon. As part of the resolution, Eisenberg is recommended to make a substantial donation to Sheba Medical Center.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ice, the latest report. Read Ice’s original

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