Father of Fallen Soldier Verbally Attacked at Polling Station
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Ruby Chen, father of fallen soldier Itay Chen, was verbally attacked outside a Netanya polling station on Tuesday by a man who called him a "traitor." Chen was holding a photo of his son and urging voters to remember the fallen. The incident occurred after Chen and other bereaved families participated in a rally in Tel Aviv. Despite the confrontation, Chen reported receiving widespread support from other voters.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ruby Chen, father of fallen soldier Itay Chen, was verbally attacked at a Netanya polling station.
- The attacker called Chen a "traitor" and blamed former Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.
- Chen was holding a photo of his son and urging voters to remember fallen soldiers.
- The incident occurred on Election Day after a rally with other bereaved families in Tel Aviv.
- Chen reported receiving mostly supportive responses from other voters throughout the day.
- Staff Sgt. Itay Chen fell in battle on October 7, 2023, and his body was returned to Israel.
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