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Motorcycle Convoy Sparks Panic in Negev, Evokes Oct. 7 Memories
A convoy of motorcyclists flying green flags with Arabic writing caused panic on Negev roads on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre. Some drivers initially feared the riders were Hamas operatives, as the scene evoked memories of the attacks. It was later clarified that the riders were Wolt delivery couriers participating in an election campaign for the Ra'am party.
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What happened
- 01A motorcycle convoy carrying green Ra'am party flags caused panic on Negev roads on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 02The incident occurred on the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, leading some residents to fear the riders were Hamas operatives.
- 03The motorcyclists were Wolt delivery couriers participating in an election campaign for the Ra'am party.
- 04Police from the Yoav unit intercepted the convoy near the Ohalim junction on Route 40 after reports of reckless driving.
- 05One rider was arrested after attempting to flee police, crashing his scooter, and being found without a license or insurance.
- 06Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned the riders, stating that police made arrests and issued citations.
- 07Moshe Feiglin called the incident a shame and evidence of lost governance in the southern region.
According to Walla, the convoy traveled recklessly on Route 40, exhibiting road bullying and dangerous driving. In response, police officers from the Yoav unit of the Southern District set up a checkpoint near the Ohalim junction to intercept the riders. Some motorcyclists attempted to flee by veering off the road, and one rider who ignored orders to stop crashed his scooter and was apprehended. Police arrested him for dangerous driving, driving without a license, and driving without insurance.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned the incident, stating that the riders drove illegally, frightened residents, and recalled the scenes of October 7. He announced that police made arrests and issued citations, declaring that the policy has changed. Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, called the incident a shame and evidence of lost governance in the south.
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