“However, the law does allow the Attorney General to file an indictment against the person who made the statement, but this is a rare event, bordering on non-existent.”
Lawyer Idan Seger said that if the claim came to court in Israel, the newspaper would have to defend itself.
“Crucially, the New York Times would face a far more stringent burden of proof in Israel than under the US standard, as a mere lack of malice is insufficient to avoid liability,” he said.
“To prevail, the newspaper must prove the absolute truth of its reporting or demonstrate strict adherence to standards of responsible journalism.”
