Netanyahu Residence Blockade Plan Discussed by Israeli Activists, Report Claims
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
A report claims that former Prime Minister Ehud Barak and other activists discussed blocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence after the 2026 elections. The alleged plan, detailed in Maariv, was presented as a response to potential right-wing attempts to disrupt the vote. Journalist Geula Even-Saar questions the legality and necessity of such actions, urging authorities to investigate before election results are announced to prevent further political tension.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former PM Ehud Barak allegedly discussed blocking PM Netanyahu's residence post-2026 election.
- The reported plan involved around 300 individuals prepared for arrest.
- The initiative was framed as a response to potential right-wing election interference.
- Journalist Geula Even-Saar questioned the legality and necessity of the activists' alleged plans.
- Authorities were reportedly unaware of the alleged blockade discussions before the report.
- The report calls for an investigation into the alleged plans before election results are announced.
A political scandal has erupted in Israel following reports that a group, including former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, discussed potentially blocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence after the 2026 parliamentary elections. The initiative, detailed in an article by journalist Geula Even-Saar in Maariv on October 17, allegedly involved Professor Yoram Yovel and other public figures.
According to the report, the discussions stemmed from claims aired on Channel 14, suggesting Barak presented scenarios at a Jerusalem conference where Netanyahu and his supporters might attempt to disrupt the elections. Professor Yovel reportedly spoke about engaging with police in such circumstances. The article states that attendees were asked to sign a declaration, prepared by lawyer Gilad Sher, expressing readiness to blockade the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem post-election, as a response to potential illegal attempts by right-wing forces to influence the vote.
It is claimed that around 300 individuals, prepared for potential arrest, might participate in such actions. Even-Saar questions the necessity of these initiatives, suggesting activists with concerns about opponents' legality should approach the police, Shin Bet, or courts. She ponders the line between defending democratic institutions and engaging in illegal confrontation, and how media coverage would differ if right-wing figures discussed similar plans.
The article also references past warnings from Ehud Barak about the risk of serious internal conflict in Israel. Even-Saar stresses the need to verify the reported plans and the intentions of their participants, noting that authorities were reportedly unaware of the group's alleged intentions before the reports surfaced. She urges an investigation before election results are announced to prevent potential post-election confrontations from escalating tensions.
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