Prominent Right-Wing Activist Sefi Paz Laid to Rest in Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Right-wing activist Sefi Paz, a prominent figure in the fight against illegal immigration and for South Tel Aviv residents, was buried on Monday evening. Many public figures, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yoav Kisch, attended her funeral. Ohana eulogized Paz, vowing to continue her activism. Paz's decades-long fight involved leading protests and facing legal consequences.
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- Right-wing activist Sefi Paz, a champion for South Tel Aviv residents, was buried Monday.
- Prominent figures including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attended her funeral.
- Ohana vowed to continue Paz's fight against illegal immigration.
- Paz led protests since 2013 and served jail time for activism.
- She was a leading voice against illegal infiltration in Israel.
Right-wing activist Sefi Paz, who dedicated her life to advocating for the residents of South Tel Aviv and opposing illegal immigration, was laid to rest on Monday evening. A large crowd of mourners, including activists, residents, and public figures, attended her funeral.
Among the notable attendees were Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch, and Minister of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Yitzhak Wasserlauf. Other Knesset members, including Limor Son Har Melech and Ariel Kallner, were also present.
Speaker Ohana delivered a eulogy, recalling his close relationship with Paz. He described her as a fearless and genuine individual who was not afraid of struggles or arrests. Ohana acknowledged the personal costs she paid for her activism, including facing what he termed selective enforcement by the legal system. He vowed to continue her fight for the residents of South Tel Aviv, remembering her as the "lioness of South Tel Aviv with a huge heart."
Paz was a leading figure in the public struggle against illegal infiltration and for the residents of South Tel Aviv. Since 2013, she spearheaded numerous protests and demonstrations, confronting government ministries, ministers, mayors, and the judicial system to restore personal security to the neighborhoods and highlight residents' plight. Her determined activism led to confrontations with law enforcement and even a prison sentence for her protest activities. In past interviews, Paz spoke about the complexities of her struggle, the harsh labels she endured, and warned of the rise of youth gangs in the neighborhoods.
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