Journalist Guy Golden Attacked During Filming in Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Journalist and Channel 13 anchor Guy Golden was physically assaulted while filming in Tel Aviv's Hatikva neighborhood by an individual who threatened him and then struck him. Golden expressed forgiveness but concern over escalating hatred and violence. This incident follows a previous confrontation in Jerusalem in November 2025 where Golden and his crew were harassed by activists. Golden has been a vocal critic of the government and recently defended freedom of the press regarding Channel 14.
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- Journalist Guy Golden was attacked and threatened while filming a report in Tel Aviv.
- The attacker struck Golden, who stated the act was legally assault but forgave him.
- Golden expressed concern over escalating hatred and violence in Israel.
- He was previously harassed by activists while covering the Likud primaries in November 2025.
- Golden has been a vocal critic of the government and defended freedom of speech.
- He previously worked at Channel 14 and would protest its closure.
Journalist and Channel 13 news anchor Guy Golden was attacked while filming a report in the Hatikva neighborhood of Tel Aviv. A video circulating on social media shows an individual confronting Golden, threatening to hit him and calling him a "son of a whore, you sick leftist." Golden responded by attempting to de-escalate, suggesting they talk, but the man then struck him. Golden stated that the physical blow hurt less than the emotional pain, seeing "hatred" in the man's eyes. He added that he forgives the attacker, despite the act being legally defined as assault, and expressed concern that such violence, fueled by hatred, is escalating and must stop.
This is not the first time Golden has faced hostility during his work. In November 2025, while covering the Likud party primaries at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem with journalist Lior Keenan and a Channel 13 crew, they were confronted by activists. The activists shouted insults and attempted to remove them from the area. Golden recounted that the activists approached Keenan menacingly, and the situation was close to escalating into physical violence. He remarked at the time, "We are in a violent place, it's simply unpleasant to live here."
Golden has become a prominent figure in public discourse, often criticizing the government and various political figures. In September, he discussed freedom of speech and the status of Channel 14, where he previously worked, on Dror Rafael's podcast "The Liberal." Despite his criticisms of the channel, Golden stated he would protest any attempt to shut it down, emphasizing that closing a media outlet in Israel is unacceptable.
