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French court: Nanny poisoning case not antisemitic

French appeals court rejects antisemitism charge in poisoning of Jewish family by nanny.

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.

Bennett’s party threatens lawsuit against Likud

Bennett’s party sent a warning letter ahead of a lawsuit following claims that new recruit Keren Turner had been a member of the organization “Brothers in Arms."

White House announces: First conviction in groundbreaking AI case

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces first conviction under an Act aiming to protect against nonconsensual AI-generated images, cyberstalking, and threats of violence, thanks First Lady Melania Trump for pushing legislation forward.

Long legal battle ends with $19 million payout to Chabad center

Long Island town ordered to pay $19M after blocking Chabad synagogue construction.

$318 million victory: Iran terror victims finally paid

After decades, Iran-linked Manhattan skyscraper yields $318M for terror victims.

California sues Oakland schools over antisemitism response

California sues Oakland school district, saying district ignored order to address antisemitism.

Maple mix-up?

Israeli pancake chain faces massive lawsuit

A lawsuit seeking 2.5 million shekels claims diners were misled by maple-flavored syrup served as 'maple,' while the chain’s owner says no customers ever complained.

Jewish parents across California sue state over antisemitism

Louis D. Brandeis Center and StandWithUS organizations file a lawsuit against the state of California on behalf of Jewish parents across the state whose children have experienced pervasive antisemitism in the public school system.

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.

Lawsuit filed against Arab who assaulted haredi youth in Old City

Jewish teenager injured in a violent assault by an Arab assailant files an 80,000-shekel civil lawsuit, citing the pain and emotional distress he suffered.

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

US judge rules that President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech will proceed to trial in 2027.

German court rejects lawsuit over weapons exports to Israel

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court dismisses a Palestinian Arab’s lawsuit challenging Germany’s weapons exports to Israel.

Lawsuit demands Israel pay USD 9b in compensation

Arab labor union to sue Israel on behalf of Palestinian Authority workers who lost their jobs following the October 7 massacre.

Families of victims from Majdal Shams sue Hezbollah

Families of Druze children murdered in July 2024 Hezbollah rocket strike on Majdal Shams sue for compensation; additional suit expected.

Successful CPR ends with lawsuit

District Court rejects claim of negligence for man who was revived after 45 minutes of intensive CPR.

Trump's giant lawsuit against bank

President Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, for $5 billion, claiming the bank closed his accounts following the January 2021 Capitol riot.

Jewish shepherd demands compensation from Haaretz

Haaretz warned after Jewish shepherd's photo was published by Haaretz without his parents' consent.

Court dismisses lawsuit against apartments near security fence

The court dismissed Regavim's petition and that of the Gush Etzion Regional Council against two 12‑storey towers adjacent to the security fence in southern Jerusalem.

Judge dismisses suit over US evacuation of Palestinians in Gaza

A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit demanding US evacuations of Palestinian Americans from Gaza, ruling that wartime evacuation decisions belong to the Executive Branch, not the courts.

Cooper U. reaches 'landmark settlement' in antisemitism suit

The Lawfare Project announces a settlement resolving the federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of 10 Jewish students who experienced antisemitic harassment and intimidation on campus.

Rabbi sues Haaretz

Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Zini has filed a lawsuit for 500,000 shekels against the Haaretz newspaper, claiming false and defamatory publications attributed to him.

BBC to compensate family who survived Hamas massacre

BBC to compensate Horenstein family from Netiv Ha'asara after photographer trespassed on their property following the October 7 massacre.

Lawsuit against PA

Over 1.2 billion shekels for terror tictims

273 terror victims and their families have filed a lawsuit against the Palestinian Authority and Hamas for their involvement in funding terrorism.

Sarah Netanyahu awarded NIS 120,000 for defamation lawsuit

Silvia Gancia, a former employee of the official Prime Minister's residence, was ordered to pay Sarah Netanyahu compensation for defamation after failing to file her closing arguments as required.

Anti-smoking treaty calls for lawsuits against tobacco companies

Attorney Amos Hozner said the move could create a litigation potential of tens of billions of shekels in Israel as the state sues for the costs of healthcare for smoking.

Trump sues BBC over doctored speech

President Trump sues BBC for $5 billion after a Panorama broadcast doctored his January 6, 2021 speech.

Antisemitic harassment:

Nashville Jewish center sues Goyim Defense League

Nashville Jewish community center sues Goyim Defense League over alleged campaign of intimidation.

Judge rejects Harvard antisemitism suit by Israeli graduate

US judge dismisses Yoav Segev’s lawsuit against Harvard, ruling he failed to prove “severe and pervasive harassment” or antisemitic intent in a 2023 campus assault during an anti-Israel protest.

Victims sue for tens of thousands of shekels 5 years after attack

Two Jews who were sprayed with pepper spray by an Arab attacker in Jerusalem have filed a civil lawsuit for 60,000 shekels.

U of Florida:

Federal judge orders student who posted antisemitism readmitted

Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online.

Families of Hamas attack victims sue Binance

Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies.

Terror financing allegations

October 7 victims sue Binance, founder Zhao

Victims of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack sue Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging the crypto giant laundered over $1B for Hamas and other terror groups.

Unprecedented lawsuit against the State

A., 30 years old, sues Health Ministry for seven million NIS, claiming the State hid the fact that she was born via egg donation.

US rabbis urge action against claims Israel committing 'genocide'

Top US rabbis back Lemkin family in fight against use of “Lemkin” name to accuse Israel of genocide.

Will Trump sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Reports from the US state that President Trump threatened to sue BBC for $1 billion after it edited a video of him making it look like he supported the Jan. 6 riots.

Trump threatens legal action against BBC over edited video

The BBC stated that it has received a letter from President Trump threatening legal action over the misleading editing of a video of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021.

Hostages Families Forum sends warning to haredi protest group

Hostages Families Forum sends cease and desist warning to Ateret Shlomo Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh, claiming 'cynical, degrading, and unlawful use' of symbols of fight for hostages' return.

Bereaved family outraged over suit targeting fallen son

The family of First Sergeant Yahav Hadar, killed in Gaza, was stunned to learn of a civil lawsuit filed over a 2019 ATV accident, prompting the bereaved father to plead for compassion and withdrawal.

The Man Who Invented Genocide:

Lemkin relatives sue against US institute using his name

Relatives of Raphael Lemkin, a lawyer who first coined and defined the term genocide, appealed to Pennsylvania authorities demanding that unauthorized use of his name to defame Israel be stopped.

ADL files lawsuit against 8 terror groups tied to Oct. 7 attacks

ADL files lawsuit for families of Oct. 7 victims, suing Hamas, PIJ, PFLP, Hezbollah and six other groups under the FSIA and the Anti-Terrorism Act, seeking seek compensation, punitive damages.

IDF reservist files defamation suit against DAWN

US citizen Levi Isaac Pilant files lawsuit against anti-Israel group that accused him of 'human rights violations' during his IDF service and sought to have the US impose sanctions on him.

17 Million Shekels:

State to pay record settlement to man wrongfully imprisoned

A court approved a settlement between the state and Roman Zadorov, under which he will receive NIS 17 million in compensation for his wrongful conviction and imprisonment — the highest amount ever paid in Israel.

'Total Victory'

Court tosses $500 million judgment against Trump

New York appeals court voids the $500 million judgment against Trump in civil fraud case, calling it an "excessive fine." Trump says the ruling is a “total victory”.

Targeting anti-Israel activists

Stanford newspaper sues Trump administration

The Stanford Daily sues the Trump administration, challenging its use of immigration law to target pro-Palestinian Arab activists and arguing that the government's actions unlawfully curtail First Amendment rights.

Over terror livestreams

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta

Lawsuit accuses Facebook and Instagram of facilitating Hamas’ October 7 massacre. The plaintiffs, including victims' families, demand over $1 billion for emotional and psychological trauma caused by the platforms' role in livestreaming the attack.

UC settles UCLA antisemitism lawsuit for $6.13 million

UCLA settles antisemitism lawsuit with $6.13M payout, including donations to Jewish groups.

Child Injured by glass shards to be compensated ILS 106,000

A 13-year-old yeshiva student from central Israel was awarded compensation of NIS 106,000 this week following an injury caused by glass shards from a broken air monitoring station.

Harvard sued by Jewish graduate over antisemitic assault

Jewish Harvard grad Yoav Segev sues Harvard University and its police, alleging the school failed to discipline students who assaulted him during an October 2023 protest.

Major lawsuit against PA

1 billion shekels in compensation sought

Civil suit filed on behalf of families of October 7 victims accuses PA of funding and encouraging terrorism.

Campus antisemitism:

Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20m from Trump admin

Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration for $20 million, alleging retaliatory detention for over 100 days due to his role in campus demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza.

Landmark SCOTUS ruling:

American terror victims can sue PA, PLO

In unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court enables American terror victims to sue the Palestinian Authority and PLO. The ruling reopens cases, including one where a jury awarded $655 million.

British band threatens lawsuit over incitement accusations

The band Massive Attack has threatened to sue an Israeli activist after he accused them of glorifying Hamas.

Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard Divinity School graduate and prominent critic of campus antisemitism, settles lawsuit against Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish students.

Advisor to Trump envoy:

Palestinian billionaire resigns from Harvard amid 10/7 lawsuit

Bashar Masri, Adam Boehler's 'secret advisor' who is being sued by families of the victims of the Hamas who accuse him of knowingly providing substantial assistance to Hamas, has resigned from his on Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government's dean’s council.

California ethnic studies found discriminatory towards Jews

California DOE finds school’s ethnic studies curriculum discriminated against Jewish students.

Families of 10/7 victims sue Palestinian-American billionaire

Lawsuit filed by families of American victims of the October 7 attacks alleges Bashar Masri knowingly worked with Hamas for many years, enabling international and U.S. taxpayer-funded programs to be diverted and exploited to support Hamas’s terror infrastructure.

Over revoked funding

Columbia University faculty sue Trump administration

Faculty members at Columbia University file lawsuit against the Trump administration in effort to restore $400 million in federal funding that was withdrawn over concerns related to antisemitism.

American haredi sues after pilot forcibly drags him from bathroom

Yisroel Leibb of New Jersey says pilot of United Airlines flight broke the bathroom door and dragged him out with his pants around his ankles.

Netanyahu sues Ya'alon:

'I received nothing from Qatar, but I will from you'

PM announces that he is suing former minister Moshe Ya'alon over Ya'alon's claim that he received money from Qatar.