Yair Golan Campaign Event Disrupted by Suspected Stabbing Attempt
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
On election day in Tel Aviv, a man allegedly attempted to stab Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, during a campaign event. Security guards intervened, disarmed the suspect, and he was arrested. Golan, whose security detail was recently transferred to the Shin Bet due to a high threat level, blamed "incitement" and urged citizens to vote.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, was the target of a suspected stabbing attempt on election day in Tel Aviv.
- Security guards intervened and apprehended the suspect, from whom a large knife fell.
- The Shin Bet recently took over security for Golan due to a high threat level.
- Golan blamed "incitement" and "Netanyahu and his Qatari agents" for the incident.
- Golan urged citizens to vote to preserve Israel as a "free and safe place."
During a voter mobilization tour led by Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, in Tel Aviv's Mesila Park on election day, a suspicious individual approached him menacingly. Golan's security detail intervened, and as they approached the man, a large knife fell from his clothing. Security personnel immediately apprehended the suspect before he could act. Police were called to the scene and arrested the individual.
This incident follows a recent decision by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) to assume responsibility for Golan's security after the police had elevated his threat level to high. Golan stated that the "incitement and violence will not deter us," attributing the incident to "the propaganda machine operated by Netanyahu and his Qatari agents." He urged those who value security and democracy to vote to ensure Israel remains a "free and safe place."
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