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Igal Sarna at a court hearing.

The lower court disagreed with the Mr. Sarna’s claim that the suit against him should have been rejected because of its chilling effect on the appellant’s or others’ willingness “to engage in public debate, for fear of the material and emotional resources needed for defense against such a suit …” (Id. para 11.) The circuit court concluded that suits designed to silence the defendant usually involve economic disparity between the plaintiff and the defendant, exaggerated amounts claimed, and baseless accusations, none of which existed under the circumstances.

On January 28, 2018, the Tel Aviv...

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