Right-Wing Activist Shpye Paz, Who Led Anti-Migrant Protests, Dies at 74
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Right-wing activist Shpye Paz, who led protests against migrants in southern Tel Aviv, was buried at Yarkon Cemetery at age 74. Paz, an immigrant whose parents survived the Holocaust, was a vocal advocate for residents and organized demonstrations against illegal immigration since 2013. Her activism led to legal battles and personal sacrifices, as she described in a past interview, feeling a strong sense of mission to remain in southern Tel Aviv despite threats.
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- Right-wing activist Shpye Paz, a leader in anti-migrant protests, died at 74.
- She was buried at Yarkon Cemetery on Monday evening.
- Paz led protests against illegal immigration in southern Tel Aviv since 2013.
- Her activism resulted in legal challenges and personal sacrifices.
- She expressed a strong sense of mission to remain in southern Tel Aviv.
Shpye Paz, a prominent right-wing activist known for her leadership in the struggle against migrants in southern Tel Aviv, was laid to rest on Monday evening at the Yarkon Cemetery. She passed away at the age of 74.
Paz, whose parents were Holocaust survivors, immigrated to Israel from Poland as a child. She worked as a translator and language editor before becoming a leading figure in advocating for the residents of southern Tel Aviv's neighborhoods. Since 2013, she spearheaded protests against illegal immigration, organizing demonstrations and confronting governments, local authorities, and human rights organizations.
Her activism led to confrontations with authorities and legal proceedings, including arrests and a prison sentence over the years. In a past interview, Paz spoke about the personal toll her public activities took on her family. She described how her family paid a price due to her controversial actions and involvement in sensitive issues, noting a significant difference between her private and public personas.
Paz also shared her family's concerns for her safety and her refusal to leave her neighborhood. She stated that her family worried about her, that she faced threats without security, and that Eritrean children would curse her from below her home. Her son, she said, strongly wished for them to move, but she felt an overwhelming sense of mission, believing she would deteriorate if she left southern Tel Aviv.
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