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Tel Aviv Court Rules in Netanyahu Defamation Case

1/1/2026

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  • A Tel Aviv court ordered Sylvie Genesia, Netanyahu's residence worker, to pay Sara Netanyahu NIS 120,000 in a defamation case.
  • Genesia claimed mistreatment, alleging insults and humiliation during employment.
  • The court said the ruling reflected Genesia's procedural noncompliance, not endorsement of Netanyahu's claims.
  • Genesia sought NIS 650,000 in damages, while Netanyahu countersued for NIS 200,000 for defamation.
  • The case underscores ongoing disputes between the Netanyahu family and their former staff.