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Motorcyclist in Green Flag Convoy Arrested After Evading Police
A motorcycle convoy carrying green flags associated with the Islamic Movement and the Ra'am party caused alarm and endangered drivers in the Negev on Wednesday. The riders sped recklessly on southern roads, occupying an entire lane and prompting some residents to mistake the display for a security incident, particularly given its timing near the anniversary of the October 7th attacks.
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What happened
- 01A motorcycle convoy carrying green Ra'am party flags rode recklessly and endangered drivers in the Negev on Wednesday.
- 02The convoy caused fear among local residents, with some mistaking it for a security incident near the October 7th anniversary.
- 03Police officers from the Yoav unit intervened and established a roadblock near Be'er Sheva to stop the convoy.
- 04One rider driving without a license or insurance was arrested after attempting to flee and crashing his motorcycle.
- 05Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that the convoy was stopped and traffic tickets were issued.
- 06The food delivery company Wolt denied any connection to the event, stating the delivery bags in the video were stolen.
The police's Yoav unit intervened to stop the dangerous convoy, setting up a roadblock near Be'er Sheva. One motorcyclist, who was driving without a license or insurance, attempted to flee from officers, lost control of his vehicle, and crashed. He was arrested, and his motorcycle was impounded.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that the convoy was stopped, tickets were issued, and vowed that such behavior would not be tolerated. While some participants were identified as carrying Wolt delivery bags, the food delivery company denied any connection to the event, stating that the bags seen in the footage had been reported stolen.
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