Conclusion;
- The claim is accepted and accordingly I order the cancellation of the closure notice that was sent by the bank to the plaintiffs. I further determine that the bank is obligated to provide the plaintiffs with banking services in accordance with the law.
It should be emphasized that I am of the opinion that my judgment is sufficient to clarify the bank's concerns at this stage, but I find it clear that my judgment does not lead to a determination that the bank is prevented from closing the accounts in the future insofar as it identifies a risk involved in the activity of the plaintiffs or any of them and will act lawfully within the framework of actions to reduce the risk, including - as a last resort - also announcing the closure of an account.
- The bank will bear the payment of the expenses of each of the plaintiffs in the sum of ILS 1,500 (and a total of expenses in the sum of ILS 6,000) and attorney's fees for each of the plaintiffs in the sum of ILS 15,000 (and a total of fees in the sum of ILS 60,000).
- The Secretariat will transmit the judgment.
Granted today, 28 Kislev 5779, 06 December 2018, in the absence of the parties.
Limor Bibi