Election Day Violence: Activist Shoved, Signs Torn, 'Traitor' Chants Heard
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
On election day, an activist for the "Bayehed" party was attacked in Tiberias, and Minister Miri Regev was involved in a confrontation. These incidents follow previous election campaign violence, including an attack on Democrats party activists in Shoham. Rafi Ben Shitrit, a Yisrael Beiteinu candidate, reported being called a "traitor" by a Netanyahu supporter. Police complaints have been filed and suspects arrested in some of the reported altercations.
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- An activist for Naftali Bennett's "Bayehed" party was attacked and shoved in Tiberias on election day.
- Minister Miri Regev was involved in a confrontation while on her way to vote.
- Rafi Ben Shitrit, a Yisrael Beiteinu candidate, was called a "traitor" by a supporter of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Previous election campaign violence included an attack on Democrats party activists in Shoham.
- Police have filed complaints and arrested suspects in some of the reported election-related incidents.
On election day, an activist for the "Bayehed" party, led by Naftali Bennett, was attacked in Tiberias. Video footage shows an individual tearing down party signs, then shoving and confronting the activist. The man also allegedly threatened the activist, and a police complaint was filed.
In a separate incident, Minister of Transport Miri Regev encountered a confrontation on her way to vote. Reports claim those involved were identified with Yair Golan's party, and that Regev responded to them. The full circumstances of this event have not yet been verified.
These incidents follow several other violent occurrences during the election campaign. Last week, activists from the Democrats party in Shoham were attacked by a young man reportedly armed with a club and helmet; a 19-year-old suspect was arrested. Other confrontations involving party activities and information booths were reported in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv during the month, with some resulting in arrests and complaints.
Rafi Ben Shitrit, number 2 on the Yisrael Beiteinu list and father of a fallen soldier, reported being subjected to harsh chants while voting. He stated that an activist identified with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approached him, shouting "traitor" and "shame on you." Ben Shitrit, whose son fell in battle on October 7th, chose not to respond and blamed Netanyahu for the political atmosphere, urging his supporters to vote against the government.
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