Controversial Right-Wing Activist Mordechai David Offered Knesset Advisor Role
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Right-wing activist Mordechai David, known for confronting left-wing figures, has been offered a parliamentary advisor role in the Knesset by the Otzma Yehudit party. David previously worked for the party's youth wing and was investigated for alleged offenses including blocking former Prime Minister Ehud Barak's vehicle. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has expressed support for David, even suggesting he could become a minister. The specifics of the offer and David's decision are currently unknown.
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- Right-wing activist Mordechai David offered Knesset advisor role by Otzma Yehudit party.
- David gained notoriety for confronting left-wing figures, including Ehud Barak.
- He was investigated for alleged offenses including disturbing public order and assault.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has publicly supported David.
- David previously worked for Otzma Yehudit's youth wing.
Right-wing activist Mordechai David, a prominent and controversial figure in recent right-wing protests, has been offered a position as a parliamentary advisor in the Knesset by the Otzma Yehudit party. This offer follows his involvement in the party's youth wing during the last election campaign, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
David's connection with Otzma Yehudit began in August, when he was hired for a paid position in the youth wing alongside activists Victor Shriki and Ziv Berns. He later appeared in a video with Ben-Gvir announcing his joining the staff, with the minister telling David and Shriki, "You together are a winning force."
David gained notoriety for his activism against left-wing protesters and public figures. He documented himself blocking the vehicles of former Prime Minister Ehud Barak and former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak. In February, he was investigated for offenses including disturbing public order, trespassing, and assault, and faced restrictions on contacting the two.
In October, David was linked to an altercation at the "Hagada HaSmolit" club in Tel Aviv, which served as the election headquarters for the Joint List party. David and about ten activists identified with Otzma Yehudit arrived during an event for the "Mesarvot" network. Attendees claimed violence was used against them, though police stated no assault was identified upon their arrival, and left-wing activists announced they would file complaints.
Ben-Gvir's support for David continued after the elections, with the minister recently praising the activist in an interview and suggesting he could serve as a minister in the future. The parliamentary advisor offer may signify a further step in David's integration into the political arena, this time in an official capacity within the Knesset. Details regarding the specific Knesset member he would advise, his employment terms, and whether he will accept the offer remain unclear.
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