Activists Attacked at Jerusalem Market, File Police Complaint
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Activists from the 'Young Democrats' filed a police complaint after being attacked, spat on, and having their stand damaged near Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market. Police were called but allegedly did not intervene. A party official condemned the violence as a result of government incitement. The party plans to continue its public outreach despite the incident, which occurs amid a contentious election campaign and ongoing discussions about security for political leaders.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Young Democrats activists were attacked and had their stand damaged near Mahane Yehuda market.
- The activists filed a police complaint following the violent incident on Thursday.
- Jerusalem City Council member Eran Ben Yehuda condemned the attack as a sign of democratic decline.
- The party plans to continue its public outreach at the same location on Friday.
- The incident occurs amid a heated election campaign and security concerns for political leaders.
Activists from the 'Young Democrats' filed a police complaint on Thursday after being attacked multiple times by a group of youths at a stand set up on Jaffa Street near Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market. The assailants reportedly hit the activists, spat on them, broke their stand, and stole a mobile phone from one of them. Police were called to the scene several times during the incident but allegedly did not exit their vehicle. The activists eventually had to extricate themselves and proceed to the police station to file their report.
Jerusalem City Council member Eran Ben Yehuda, who was attacked, stated, "A country where citizens cannot express a political stance publicly is a democracy in disintegration. This incident is a direct result of the incitement against us by the government and the poison machine." Ben Yehuda affirmed that the party would not be intimidated by the violence and would continue to operate their stand, inviting the public to join them.
Dozens of activists, accompanied by members of the 'Democrats' team, are scheduled to set up a stand at the same location on Friday morning. The incident occurs amid a heated election campaign, with the Democrats party, led by Yair Golan, at the center of political discourse. Golan recently declared his intention to form a government with the Ra'am party, a statement that sparked significant political controversy and condemnation from the right.
The issue of security for prime ministerial candidates is currently under discussion. While the leader of the 'Yash' party, Gadi Eisenkot, remains without security despite recommendations, the Democrats party has filed an urgent petition to the High Court of Justice demanding the Shin Bet provide security for Yair Golan, citing dozens of specific death threats.
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