Yair Golan Deletes Tweet Accusing MK Tzvi Sukkot of Causing IDF Redeployment Before October 7 Attack

On Tuesday morning, a video circulated online showing MK Tzvi Sukkot dismantling a memorial for a terrorist, sparking controversy. Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, responded by accusing Sukkot of causing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to be redeployed from southern communities to the West Bank ahead of the October 7 massacre that left seven dead. Golan posted on social media that Sukkot's actions led to the IDF's repositioning, implying it contributed to the tragedy.

Sukkot quickly denied the allegations, calling them lies and demanding Golan remove the post within half an hour or face a defamation lawsuit. Following this threat, Golan deleted his tweet. Golan further intensified his criticism, accusing Sukkot of breaking into IDF bases and attempting to incite further conflict, stating that Sukkot should be behind bars rather than serving in the Knesset.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two politicians amid the sensitive security situation following the October 7 attacks. Sukkot's legal threat underscores the seriousness of the accusations and the political fallout from the incident involving the memorial dismantling and the IDF's troop movements prior to the attack.