Near Physical Confrontation Erupts Between Israeli Political Candidates
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A political panel in Rehovot saw a near physical confrontation between Nir Hajbi, a bereaved father and candidate for the 'Yashar' list, and Hadar Mukhtar, a Likud Youth representative. Hajbi accused government officials of neglecting his family for three years since his son's death on October 7th. Mukhtar countered that she had visited his home and assisted with fundraising for his son's memorial. Organizers intervened to separate the two candidates.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Nir Hajbi, a bereaved father and political candidate, confronted Hadar Mukhtar, a Likud Youth representative, at a panel in Rehovot.
- Hajbi accused government representatives of neglecting his family for three years following his son's death on October 7th.
- The confrontation escalated when Hajbi approached Mukhtar, leading to intervention by event organizers.
- Mukhtar stated she had previously visited Hajbi's home and helped raise funds for his son's memorial.
- The incident occurred during a political panel attended by an audience.
A heated political panel in Rehovot nearly escalated into a physical altercation between Nir Hajbi, a bereaved father and candidate for the 'Yashar' list, and Hadar Mukhtar, a representative of Likud Youth. Hajbi, whose son Yehonatan was killed on October 7th, confronted Mukhtar, accusing government representatives of neglecting him and his family for three years since his son's death.
Hajbi approached Mukhtar, shouting, "For three years, no one came to apologize, shame on you, shame on you and who you represent. There is no respect or leadership here." Mukhtar responded by stating she had visited his home and helped raise funds for his son's memorial, questioning his aggressive behavior and asking, "Why are you violent?"
Attendees and event organizers intervened, separating Hajbi and Mukhtar to prevent further escalation. After a tense period, Hajbi was briefly removed before returning to the table, and the event continued. Hajbi's son was killed during the Hamas attacks on October 7th, and he expressed deep frustration over the perceived lack of support from the government.
Mukhtar emphasized her past efforts to assist Hajbi's family, including filming a video for a fundraising campaign for his son's memorial. A response from Hajbi's representatives was not immediately available.
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