Cairo Takeaway secures court win over pro-Israel activist who claimed he was ‘completely vindicated’ after settlement
Summary
A court ruled that pro-Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum broke parts of a legal settlement with Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway. The dispute began after Birenbaum claimed he was “completely vindicated” following the settlement in a defamation case.Key Facts
- Ofir Birenbaum, a pro-Israel activist, visited Cairo Takeaway wearing a Star of David cap and necklace with reporters.
- Birenbaum sued the restaurant owner Hesham El Masry and staff member Talaat Yehia for defamation over social media posts.
- The restaurant apologized and deleted the posts before the defamation case was settled in March.
- After the settlement, Birenbaum released statements claiming full vindication and his lawyer called the settlement a win for him and the Australian Jewish community.
- Cairo Takeaway argued in court that these statements violated the settlement and were meant to control media coverage.
- Birenbaum’s lawyer said the statements did not go against the settlement and pointed to the restaurant’s public apology as proof of vindication.
- The legal dispute involved a federal court decision by Justice Robert Bromwich.
- The incident and legal battle drew attention in Australia and internationally.
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