Court hears Yair Netanyahu defamation case over alleged social media smears

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What happened

Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court heard Yair Netanyahu’s defamation suit against Prof. Avshalom Elitzur over social media posts accusing Netanyahu of violence and abuse. Elitzur apologized and floated a settlement, but the sides failed to agree on compensation.

• 01Jerusalem court heard Yair Netanyahu’s defamation suit against Prof. Avshalom Elitzur.
• 02The case concerns posts alleging violence against Benjamin Netanyahu and harm to Sara Netanyahu.
• 03Elitzur said the claims were already widespread online and apologized for publishing them.
• 04Judge Orna Sandler-Eitan sharply challenged his defense and warned his remarks sounded threatening.
• 05The sides discussed settlement but did not agree on the compensation amount.

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