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Security Guard Tackles Elderly Activist During Minister Katz's Campaign Tour

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Hebrew · Sole source

A Shin Bet bodyguard pushed an elderly political activist to the ground during Defense Minister Yisrael Katz's campaign tour in Beit She'an. The activist reportedly posed no immediate threat and the bodyguard did not assist him afterward. A police officer checked on the activist's condition, while the Shin Bet declined to comment on the incident.

The story in 6 lines · by baba

  • A Shin Bet bodyguard pushed an elderly political activist to the ground during Defense Minister Yisrael Katz's campaign tour in Beit She'an.
  • The incident occurred when the activist approached the area where the minister was present.
  • The activist reportedly did not pose an immediate threat to the minister.
  • The bodyguard did not assist the activist after he fell.
  • A police officer checked on the activist's well-being.
  • The Shin Bet declined to comment on the incident.

An unusual incident occurred during a campaign tour by Defense Minister Yisrael Katz in Beit She'an, when a Shin Bet bodyguard from the VIP protection unit pushed an elderly political activist to the ground. The incident, reported by Doron Kadosh, took place on Thursday, shortly before the minister was scheduled to be in the area. According to the report, the activist approached the area where the minister was present, but did not pose an immediate threat. The bodyguard forcefully pushed the activist, causing him to fall, and then did not assist him in getting up or check on his condition. A police officer present at the scene was the one who approached the activist to check on his well-being. The Shin Bet (General Security Service) declined to comment, stating only, "We will not respond."

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