Democrats Activists Attacked in Jerusalem; Winter Heckled in Bnei Brak

Activists from the "Democrats" party were physically assaulted and verbally abused on Thursday night near Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market. According to party members, around 100 individuals attacked their stall on Jaffa Street, pushing activists, spitting on them, breaking the stall, and stealing a mobile phone. The party described the incident as a "lynch" and stated that Border Police intervention was necessary for their escape. The Democrats have filed a police complaint and intend to return to the market.

In a separate incident, Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel Party, was verbally attacked by extremist Haredim in Bnei Brak after a meeting with Haredim enlisting in the IDF. Winter was called a "murderer," "anti-Semite," and "Torah burner." He responded by accusing them of disrespecting Torah study and questioned why they weren't studying instead of attacking him. Winter had been in Bnei Brak to discuss the "Servants Law," which he supports, offering benefits to those who serve in the IDF and withholding them from those who do not.

Jerusalem City Council member Eran Ben Yehuda called the attack on the Democrats' stall a sign of "democracy in disintegration" and attributed it to incitement against the party. He vowed they would return to the market. Democrats Chairman Yair Golan stated the party would not be deterred by "thuggery" or "violence." MK Gilad Kariv criticized the police for delays in responding and making arrests during the Jerusalem incident.