Election Day Violence: Party Signs Burned, Activists Attacked

By דפנה ליאל, איתי גל-און, אלי הירשמן, דפנה ליאל, איתי גל-און

Translated & summarized from Mako by baba

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

On Israel's Election Day, Tuesday, October 26, 2026, campaign billboards were vandalized and activists attacked in several locations. A Yishar party billboard was set ablaze in Dimona, and in Tiberias, a man was filmed destroying signs and assaulting a Bayad party activist. The Haredi Public party also reported violence against its activists and damage to its booths in multiple cities.

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A Yishar party billboard was set on fire in Dimona on Election Day.
A man attacked a Bayad party activist and tore down signs in Tiberias.
The Haredi Public party reported assaults on activists and damaged booths.
Police are investigating the billboard arson in Dimona.
Complaints were filed with election authorities and police regarding the incidents.

On Election Day, Tuesday, October 26, 2026, multiple incidents of violence and vandalism targeting election campaign materials were reported across Israel. In Dimona, a billboard belonging to the Yishar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, was set on fire overnight. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

In Tiberias, a man was filmed tearing down signs for both the Bayad party, headed by Naftali Bennett, and the Yishar party. The same individual was also seen shoving and threatening a female activist from the Bayad party. A complaint has been filed with the police regarding this incident.

The Haredi Public party also reported attacks on its activists and vandalism of its information booths since the polls opened. The party stated that activists were violently assaulted and booths were damaged outside polling stations in Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh, and Beitar Illit. The party has filed complaints with the Central Elections Committee and the Israel Police, urging law enforcement to protect the right to vote in Haredi cities.