After the slander: 'HaKahal' chairman demands apology and compensation from Shas spokesperson

Attorney Shlomo Elboim, who leads the "HaKahal" party, has sent a formal pre-litigation warning letter to Shas party spokesperson Asher Medina regarding libel and defamation.

According to the letter sent by Elboim's representative, attorney Israel Rosenberg, the basis for the legal action is an interview given by Medina during the premiere episode of the election program "HaZira LIVE," hosted by Yaki Adamker and Yaakov Grodka on Kol Berama radio.

During the broadcast, Medina discussed the emergence of new parties in the Haredi arena, including the HaKahal party, and claimed that left-wing elements were behind them. Medina stated on air:

"Everyone knows who is behind them, who is funding—left-wing elements who simply put in money... We saw all the money trails, from Kaplan, through various associations, up to these shell parties."

In the warning letter, attorney Rosenberg rejects the accusations entirely:

"It is clarified that attorney Elboim and the 'HaKahal' party have never received funding, a loan, or assistance from any left-wing entity or organization whatsoever. This is an attempt to attribute to the party goals of wasting votes within the Haredi public."

Elboim has set unequivocal demands for the Shas spokesperson: the immediate publication of a clarification and a clear, unequivocal apology for the statements made, as well as payment of compensation in the amount of 10,000 shekels for the damages caused. The letter specifies that if Medina does not comply with these demands within 12 hours of receipt, Elboim will initiate legal proceedings without further notice.

In a statement, the 'HaKahal' party noted: "Contrary to the smears from various functionaries who fear for their seats, the Haredi public is identifying clear trends and wishes to replace the old representation with elected officials who receive full trust from the public and are committed only to them."