Netanyahu Supporters Attack Man Questioning Gaza Aid
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's supporters allegedly attacked a man who questioned him about aid to Hamas at Tel Aviv's Hatikva Market on Thursday. The incident occurred as Netanyahu visited the market. Separately, the Democratic Party reported its activists were attacked in Shoham, with the party blaming rising election-related violence and calling for police protection.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu's supporters allegedly attacked a man questioning him about Hamas aid in Tel Aviv.
- A police officer reportedly called the man attacked by Netanyahu supporters "provocative."
- Democratic Party activists were reportedly attacked in Shoham the day before.
- The Democratic Party claims election-related violence is increasing and seeks police protection.
- The party alleges government and Prime Minister Netanyahu's backing for the violence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Tel Aviv's Hatikva Market on Thursday, where supporters of his clashed with an individual who questioned the prime minister about transferring billions to Hamas. As the man attempted to film the confrontation, Netanyahu's supporters reportedly knocked his phone from his hand. A police officer present admonished the man, calling his actions "provocative."
Separately, activists from the Democratic Party were reportedly attacked in Shoham the previous day. A video released by the party shows a man attempting to tear down their signs, cursing at the activists, spitting at them, and assaulting them with a stick and helmet. The assailant allegedly shouted, "God willing, your whole family will burn, your mother is dead. Only Bibi, you leftists," before fleeing on an electric scooter.
The Democratic Party claimed that violence against its activists and property is escalating ahead of next week's elections, alleging it has the backing of the government and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The party urged the police to ensure free elections and protect its activists, stating that "incidents of violence against political activists are a forbidden and serious phenomenon, and they are a prelude to what is expected on election day."
