Election Day Violence: Party Activists Attacked, Signs Vandalized Across Israel

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

Translated & summarized from N12 by baba

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Election day in Israel saw multiple violent incidents, including a billboard fire in Dimona and an attack on an activist in Tiberias. The ultra-Orthodox Public party also reported assaults on activists and vandalism of its booths in several Haredi cities. Police have launched investigations into the incidents.

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A Yisrael Beiteinu party billboard was set ablaze in Dimona on election day.
An activist from the Tikva Hadasha party was attacked and threatened in Tiberias.
The ultra-Orthodox Public party reported violent attacks on activists and vandalized booths.
Police are investigating the billboard arson and the incidents in Tiberias.
Complaints were filed with election authorities and police regarding the disturbances.

Election day in Israel was marred by several violent incidents and vandalism targeting political parties. Early Tuesday morning, a billboard belonging to the Yisrael Beiteinu party was set on fire in Dimona, prompting a police investigation. In Tiberias, a man was filmed tearing down signs for both the Yisrael Beiteinu party and the Tikva Hadasha party, and was also seen shoving and threatening a Tikva Hadasha activist. A complaint was filed with the police regarding this incident.

The ultra-Orthodox Public party also reported attacks on its activists and vandalism of its information booths in Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh, and Beitar Illit. The party stated that activists were violently attacked and booths were vandalized outside polling stations. They have filed complaints with the Central Elections Committee and the Israel Police, urging law enforcement to protect the right to vote in Haredi cities.

These incidents occurred throughout the day as polling stations opened across the country, highlighting tensions during the election period.