Court Rules in Favor of Minister David Amsalem in Defamation Lawsuit
A court ordered former minister Limor Livnat to pay 98,500 shekels in damages to Minister David Amsalem, ending a four-year defamation lawsuit regarding decades-old political allegations.
A Jerusalem court has ruled in favor of Minister David Amsalem in a long-standing defamation lawsuit against former minister Limor Livnat, ordering her to pay 98,500 shekels in damages and legal costs. The legal battle stems from accusations made by Livnat over the years, accusing Amsalem of political corruption and nepotism.
The lawsuit, originally filed in 2020, centered on remarks made by Livnat in various interviews and media publications regarding political events that took place more than two decades ago. The former minister claimed that Amsalem had attempted to advance political appointments for associates and targeted her politically after she refused to comply with those alleged demands.
Throughout the proceedings, Minister Amsalem consistently denied the allegations, maintaining that they constituted a false narrative designed to damage his reputation and integrity. Following four years of legal arguments, the court sided with Amsalem, fully rejecting Livnat's defense.
In an official statement released by the minister's office following the verdict, the outcome was hailed as a significant legal and public victory.
«A significant legal and public victory for Minister David Amsalem in the defamation lawsuit filed against former minister Limor Livnat.»
The judicial decision effectively clears the minister's name and brings closure to one of the most prominent internal political disputes within the Likud party.
