{"id":8583,"date":"2025-12-27T14:03:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T14:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adv-yariv.com\/?post_type=specialization&p=8583"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:59:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:59:31","slug":"defamation-law","status":"publish","type":"specialization","link":"https:\/\/adv-yariv.com\/en\/specialization\/defamation-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Defamation Law in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Defamation Law in Israel – Vaknin Yariv Law Office <\/h1>\n \n
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In an era when fingers move easily on the keyboard, the reputation of a person or a business can be damaged in a single moment – a post, a comment, or a single article. The harm to a good name can be devastating and irreversible if not addressed quickly and decisively.<\/p>\n

The Labor Law and Defamation department at Vaknin Yariv Law Office specializes in reputation crisis management and defamation litigation in northern and central Israel.
\nWe see the protection of our client’s good name as a personal and professional mission, and place at your disposal a skilled team fluent in the latest case law, with the ability to build a strategy that will clear your name and secure appropriate compensation.<\/p>\n

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Areas of Practice in Defamation Law<\/h2>\n

Defamation on Social Media and the Internet<\/h3>\n

The digital space has become the most exposed arena for harm to reputation (“shaming”). We represent victims of offensive publications on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, news sites, WhatsApp groups, and forums. Our legal handling includes:<\/p>\n

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  • Immediate action:<\/strong> a firm demand for immediate take-down of the publications.<\/li>\n
  • Repairing the damage:<\/strong> demanding an apology and correction with the same reach as the original falsehoods.<\/li>\n
  • Monetary compensation:<\/strong> filing claims under the Prohibition of Defamation Law – which allows a claim of up to approx. ILS 75,000 (index-linked) without proof of damage, and double compensation where intent to harm is shown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Defamation in the Workplace and Business Context<\/h3>\n

    Workplace disputes and business separations frequently spill over into personal attacks that harm livelihoods. The firm handles defamation claims between employees, between employees and employers, and between business partners. Our advantage:<\/strong> the unique combination of Adv. Meryam Kanaan Msalha’s expertise in labor law<\/strong> and defamation<\/strong> enables us to provide precise handling of complex situations where dismissal or a business dispute is accompanied by reputational harm.<\/p>\n

    Preventive Advice and Representation of Defendants<\/h3>\n

    Received a warning letter? Been sued for defamation? Beyond representing victims, the firm represents entities, individuals, and businesses facing SLAPP-style suits and defamation claims. We build a defense based on the law’s statutory defenses:<\/p>\n

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    • Truth defense:<\/strong> proving that the publication is true and that there is a public interest in it.<\/li>\n
    • Good faith:<\/strong> proving the statements were legitimate criticism, an opinion about a public figure, or made pursuant to a legal or moral duty. Early advice before publishing an investigative piece or a sensitive post can significantly reduce exposure to litigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Frequently Asked Questions – Defamation Law<\/div>\n \n
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      \n What counts as “defamation” under Israeli law? <\/div>\n
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      Any publication (in writing, orally, in image, or video) that may humiliate a person, harm their position, business, or livelihood, or insult them based on traits, race, religion, or sexual orientation. To establish a cause of action, the material must be published to “at least one other person beyond the victim” (i.e., in public).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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      \n Can you sue over a comment or share on Facebook? <\/div>\n
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      Yes. Case law has held that even sharing an offensive post may give rise to a claim, because it amplifies the defamation. Courts take seriously how easily lives can be destroyed online, and award damages even for statements in stories and comments.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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      The law permits statutory damages (without proof of harm) of approximately ILS 75,000. If the publisher is shown to have acted with intent to harm<\/strong>, compensation can reach approx. ILS 150,000 per publication. Where actual economic damage can be proven (e.g., lost contracts or dismissal), the claim can be substantially higher.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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      A lawyer is not a “hacker,” but we have effective legal tools: approaching content providers (Google, Facebook), contacting the publisher with a litigation warning, and in urgent cases applying to the court for a mandatory injunction to remove the content.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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      Reputation damaged by an offensive publication? Threatened with a defamation suit?<\/h3>\n \n

      Contact the Labor and Defamation department at Vaknin Yariv Law Office –
      \nLeave your details on the site or call 052-2288824, and we will respond quickly for a discreet, focused initial consultation.
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