Jerusalem Court Rules Guy Peleg Reported Truthfully in Defamation Case Against Smotrich Ally
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First reported by Srugim · 1 hour ago
What happened
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court dismissed Simcha Rothman's defamation suit against Channel 12 and Guy Peleg, ruling Peleg's report quoting Rothman was truthful. Rothman had compared the blood of Hawara attack victims to those killed on October 7 during a Knesset committee meeting. The court found the statement accurate and protected by truth, rejecting Rothman's denial and awarding Channel 12 a legal victory.
- 01Jerusalem court dismissed Simcha Rothman's defamation suit against Channel 12 and Guy Peleg.
- 02Court confirmed Rothman said his controversial statement during a Knesset committee meeting.
- 03Judge ruled Peleg's report was truthful and protected by the truth defense.
- 04Rothman compared Hawara victims' blood to those killed on October 7 in a November 2023 session.
- 05Court criticized Rothman for evasive testimony and denial during the trial.
- 06Channel 12 was legally represented by Dr. Yisgav Nakdimon, Dakla Biran, and Yarden Ivtsan.
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