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Haifa Court Orders Man to Pay 300,000 Shekels for Defaming Ex-Partner's Lawyer
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 19, 2026
What happened
A Haifa court ruled that a man must pay 300,000 shekels for defaming his ex-partner’s lawyer through multiple online posts. The court found him responsible for four defamatory publications and ordered compensation for damages and legal fees.
- 01Haifa court ruled a man liable for defaming his ex-partner’s lawyer online.
- 02The defendant posted insults and false accusations across various platforms.
- 03Court found him responsible for four defamatory posts, ordering 300,000 shekels in damages.
- 04Defendant claimed some posts were fair criticism or protected opinion, which court rejected.
- 05Judge dismissed claims related to YouTube videos due to lack of proof.
- 06Defendant also ordered to pay 50,000 shekels in attorney fees and court costs.
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