Man Charged After Throwing Salt Shaker at Former PM Naftali Bennett

A 26-year-old resident of Bnei Brak has been indicted for allegedly throwing a glass salt shaker at a table where former Israeli Prime Minister and "Yahad" party chairman Naftali Bennett was seated. The incident occurred on a Thursday evening at a restaurant on Metzada Street in Bnei Brak, where Bennett was meeting with citizens. The salt shaker struck two women on Bennett's staff. Subsequently, another glass object, similar to the salt shaker, was thrown toward the table, landing nearby.

Police officers and Border Police forces present at the scene immediately apprehended the suspect. He was taken for questioning, during which his detention was periodically extended. Following the investigation, an indictment was filed against him, charging him with assault, attempted assault, and behavior likely to disturb the public peace. The police also requested that he be placed under house arrest until the conclusion of legal proceedings.

Bennett addressed the incident, stating, "No violence will stop me. On Thursday night at the 'Parliament' in Bnei Brak, objects were suddenly thrown at us and one of my workers was injured. This important 'Parliament' I will present here soon, but tonight it is important for me to clarify: a violent minority will not frighten us. The attacker does not represent the Haredi public at all. I will continue to come to every place in the country to listen to you, citizens of Israel. I am not afraid to hear harsh words, and I am not afraid of threats."