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Kikar HaShabbatPolitics

Far-Right Activist Confronts Banned Arab Lawmaker in Jaffa

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Right-wing activist Mordechai David confronted Balad party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh, whose party was disqualified from Knesset elections, in Jaffa. David released video of the encounter, making a remark referencing Osama bin Laden.

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  • Right-wing activist confronted banned Arab lawmaker.
  • Confrontation occurred in Jaffa.
  • Lawmaker's party was disqualified from elections.
  • Activist posted video of the incident online.

Viral right-wing activist Mordechai David released video footage showing him confronting Sami Abu Shehadeh, chairman of the Balad party. The confrontation occurred in Jaffa, a mixed Jewish-Arab city. Abu Shehadeh's party was disqualified by the Central Elections Committee from running in the Knesset elections.

In the video, David can be heard telling Abu Shehadeh, "You are banned, in memory of bin Laden." The activist posted the video on social media, drawing attention to the encounter. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions and personal animosities within Israel, particularly concerning Arab political parties and their representation.

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