MK Merav Ben Ari Slams 'Racist Government' Over Arab Beating

A disturbing video circulating on social media, first published by Channel 13 journalist Yossi Eli, shows an elderly Arab man being severely beaten by a group of young religious Jewish men near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. The footage depicts the man being assaulted from all sides, attempting to flee, falling, and then trying to escape again. Police arrived at the scene and dispersed the incident, but no arrests were reported.

Member of Knesset Merav Ben Ari reacted with shock and outrage to the video. Known for her outspoken nature, Ben Ari shared the footage and Eli's description, launching a strong criticism against the perpetrators. She questioned the nature of the attackers' Judaism and condemned their actions as "heartless."

Ben Ari further called for a fundamental solution to the violence, stating it must be addressed. She accused the government of ignoring the incident solely because the victim was Arab, labeling the current administration a "racist group" and calling for its replacement. The incident has sparked widespread controversy on social media platforms.