Muni Moshonuv's Wife Feared He'd Fight Back Against Provocateur

Actor Muni Moshonuv, a recipient of multiple Israeli awards, recently became the subject of public attention after a video circulated online showing right-wing activist Eliran Siman Tov confronting him and making provocative remarks. Siman Tov had approached Moshonuv, questioning why he and other actors of their age had not yet "reached the first estate" and asking "how do you have the strength, you and Rivka Michaeli, to continue until two hundred? How is it that you live so long? You refuse to die."

The incident sparked widespread public and media discussion in Israel. Moshonuv and his wife, actress Sandra Sade, discussed the encounter on Channel 12's "Good Morning News" with host Niv Raskin. They revealed that Siman Tov had called on Yom Kippur to apologize for his "despicable behavior."

Moshonuv described the confrontation as a shock, stating he had not previously considered the question of "when will you die." Sade added that Moshonuv was in a good mood that day, partly due to his grandchildren visiting. She expressed fear that Moshonuv, known for his temper, might have retaliated physically, saying, "You would have hit him back, you would have gotten into a fight. That's what I was afraid of. I told myself: a miracle happened here. He got out of it elegantly."

Moshonuv appeared surprised by his wife's assessment, asking if she truly saw him that way. Sade affirmed, "Yes, it's such pride that if someone comes and insults you, boom." She also mentioned that many people had called Moshonuv, telling him, "Don't die yet, we love you."

Following the public outcry and criticism, Siman Tov apologized. "The guy called. On Yom Kippur he asked for forgiveness, so we forgave him. I forgave him," Sade told Raskin. When asked if he had forgiven Siman Tov, Moshonuv, who seemed still affected by the incident, replied, "Slowly."