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Hagag Family Demands Apology and NIS 50,000 From Bennett Over Memorial Day Claims

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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened

Herzl and Mirav Hagag have issued a pre-lawsuit warning to former prime minister Naftali Bennett over comments he made about a Memorial Day protest in May 2022. They are seeking an apology and NIS 50,000, while Bennett says he respects the Hagag family and all terror victims' families.

  • 01The Hagag family sent Bennett a pre-lawsuit demand over his Memorial Day remarks.
  • 02They are seeking an apology and NIS 50,000 in damages.
  • 03Bennett claimed Likud hired megaphone-wielding agitators to disrupt the 2022 ceremony.
  • 04The Hagags say they organized the protest themselves, without payment or party backing.
  • 05They say their stance changed after Bennett formed a government with Mansour Abbas.

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Naftali BennettMansour Abbas
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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Hagag Family Demands Apology and NIS 50,000 From Bennett Over Memorial Day Claims
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Bereaved Parents Threaten to Sue Naftali Bennett Over Interview Remarks
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Bereaved Parents Send Pre-Lawsuit Notice to Naftali Bennett Over Protest Claim

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