MK Tzvi Sukkot Faces Protest During Official Education Committee Visit to Rahat

On Sunday, an official visit by MK Tzvi Sukkot, chairman of the Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee, to the city of Rahat sparked a disturbance. Sukkot arrived accompanied by police and Knesset guards as part of a supervisory tour to assess educational institutions, the implementation of committee decisions, and challenges such as violence, crime, and incitement within the education system. During the visit, dozens of residents attempted to block his entry and shouted insults including "zero out of zero," "what do you have to teach our children?" and "provocateur." Despite the protests and heightened tensions, Sukkot continued with the planned itinerary under reinforced security.

Following the visit, Sukkot stated he would not allow intimidation or violence to prevent him from performing his duties. He emphasized that the Education Committee will continue its parliamentary oversight across all communities, regardless of political or ethnic divisions. Sukkot highlighted the broader context of surrounding towns being fenced and businesses in the south suffering from extortion threats, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive anti-violence programs and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

He also affirmed his commitment to continue supervisory tours nationwide and to ensure that threats or disruptions do not hinder the committee's public responsibilities.