Haaretz Photographer Attacked by Right-Wing Activists During Eisenkot Protest
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
A Haaretz photographer, Itai Ron, was attacked by right-wing protesters demonstrating against Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya on Saturday. Protesters allegedly kicked, pushed, and spat on Ron, calling him a "traitor." Haaretz claims police present did not intervene, a charge the police deny, stating Ron did not cooperate in identifying attackers. The incident highlights tensions over forming a new Israeli government.
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- Haaretz photographer Itai Ron was attacked by right-wing protesters outside Gadi Eisenkot's home in Herzliya.
- Protesters allegedly kicked, pushed, and spat on Ron, calling him a "traitor."
- Haaretz claims Border Police witnessed the attack but did not intervene.
- The Israel Police denied officers witnessed the attack without acting.
- The protest targeted the potential formation of a government including Arab parties.
- The incident occurred amid political tensions over forming a new Israeli government.
A photographer for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Itai Ron, was assaulted on Saturday evening while covering a right-wing protest outside the home of Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the National Unity party, in Herzliya. According to a statement from Haaretz, several protesters kicked Ron, pushed him, spat on him, and called him a "traitor." The incident forced Ron to stop working and leave the scene.
Haaretz reported that Border Police officers present at the protest witnessed the attack but did not intervene to stop it. Approximately 50 right-wing activists participated in the demonstration, with some blocking a street near Eisenkot's home and chanting slogans against forming a government that includes Arab parties, including "We will not form a government with terrorists."
Haaretz attributed the public atmosphere to ongoing incitement by the outgoing government against free press, particularly Haaretz. The newspaper stated that law enforcement agencies are expected to act against violence occurring under their watch and protect press freedom. However, the Israel Police denied that officers witnessed the attack without acting. According to the police, Ron reported the assault to the commander on site, but did not cooperate when asked to identify the perpetrators and left the scene.
The police added that anyone who believes a criminal offense occurred can file a complaint, which will be investigated. It is currently unclear if a formal complaint has been filed or if an investigation has been launched. The incident occurred amid political tensions surrounding the formation of a new government led by Eisenkot, with protests focusing on the potential inclusion of Arab parties.
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