Much has been written about the importance of the principle of search for expression as a fundamental pillar of the democratic system. It is the right of every person to sail into the realms of imagination, to break through the closure of his heart and to give free rein to his thoughts. It is the right of every person, even if he does not receive the title of "artist", to dare to bring his thoughts to the people and the world by publishing a literary work.
However, we are not dealing with an absolute right, for alongside this right, the search for the expression is additional rights. For example, the right to a good name. For example, the right to privacy. The importance of these rights is also often written, for example (President Aharon Barak):
"Does freedom of expression and freedom of creativity extend to expression that does not reflect the truth? The answer to this question is in the affirmative. Something that is not true is part of freedom of expression and freedom of creation. Anything that is not truth, which constitutes defamation, is included within the boundaries of freedom of expression... An abomination based on untruth falls within the bounds of freedom of expression... An artistic work that is based on falsehood is included in the boundaries of freedom of expression and freedom of creation... However, freedom of expression and freedom of creation are not the only values to consider. A democratic society is based on a variety of values and principles, of which freedom of speech and freedom of creativity are only a part. The realization of these diverse values and principles requires, naturally, a reduction in the protection given to freedom of expression and freedom of creation, in order to protect those values and principles. My freedom of movement ends where your snout begins; my freedom of expression does not justify defamation of others; my freedom of expression does not allow me to reveal the secrets of the state or harm public peace... (High Court of Justice 6126/94 Senes v. Broadcasting Authority, IsrSC 35(3) 817, 830)