Husband of Finance Committee Chair Demands Apology and Compensation from Hanoch Milwidsky for Defamation

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Hanoch Milwidsky, former chair of the Finance Committee, claimed on Kol Chai radio that the banks exerted tremendous pressure on him when advancing the tax on their profits. The claim was made during his final term on the committee.

Itai Ben Horin, husband of MK Liron Avishar Ben Horin, and "Ben Horin Alexandrovich" sent Milwidsky a pre-lawsuit warning letter. The letter claimed that the accusations made by Milwidsky are false, and demanded a public apology within 24 hours.

Ben Horin denies any involvement in the taxation of the banks and threatens a defamation lawsuit. He demands monetary compensation, which will be donated to an organization promoting women's rights, and notes that Milwidsky is no longer protected by immunity as a Knesset member.