Likud Campaigner and 'Yashar' Candidate Clash Over Fallen Soldier
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
A public argument erupted between Likud campaign official Hadar Mukhtar and 'Yashar' party candidate Nir Hajbi, whose son was killed on October 7. The dispute occurred during a student address when Hajbi took the microphone from Mukhtar, leading to mutual accusations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud campaigner Hadar Mukhtar and 'Yashar' candidate Nir Hajbi argued publicly.
- Hajbi's son was killed on October 7; he accused Mukhtar of exploiting his son.
- The confrontation happened while Mukhtar was speaking to students.
- Hajbi took the microphone from Mukhtar during the exchange.
- Mukhtar is the head of youth for the Likud campaign.
A heated confrontation occurred on Tuesday between Hadar Mukhtar, head of youth for the Likud campaign, and Nir Hajbi, a candidate for the 'Yashar' party led by Gadi Eisenkot. Hajbi's son, Yonatan, was killed on October 7. The incident, captured in a video shared by reporter Michael Shemesh, took place while Mukhtar was addressing students. At one point, Hajbi grabbed the microphone from Mukhtar. Mukhtar stated she had raised funds for Hajbi's son, to which he responded by shouting at her, "Shame on you, you will not exploit my son." Audience members were heard shouting against Hajbi, calling the situation "disgusting" and labeling him "one zero" for snatching the microphone. Mukhtar, 24, holds a master's degree in computer science, is a graduate of IDF Unit 8200, and is a public opinion leader. She was appointed to her campaign role after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not approve a request to shorten her mandatory military service, which would have allowed her to run on the Likud's list. The Likud party stated at the time that Mukhtar would significantly contribute to the campaign.
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