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Man Arrested After Confronting Bennett's Security Detail
A 23-year-old man from Givatayim was arrested on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on suspicion of assaulting the security detail of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The incident occurred during a public appearance by Bennett, who currently serves as the chairman of the Yachad party, also referred to as B'Yachad.
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What happened
- 01A 23-year-old man from Givatayim was arrested on Saturday for allegedly assaulting the security detail of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
- 02The incident occurred during a public appearance by Bennett, who currently serves as the chairman of the Yachad party.
- 03According to Maariv, the suspect was under the influence of alcohol, shouted "Only Bibi," and pushed a bodyguard who blocked him.
- 04Ynetnews reported the confrontation occurred at HaMesila Park in Tel Aviv, while Maariv placed the incident in a park in Ramat Gan.
- 05The Jerusalem Post reported the incident took place during a Tel Aviv rally demanding an inquiry into the October 7 massacre.
- 06Police took the suspect into custody and transported him to a station for questioning as they investigate the confrontation.
The exact location of the confrontation was reported differently across outlets. According to Ynetnews, the incident took place at HaMesila Park in Tel Aviv during a visit by Bennett. The Jerusalem Post reported that the confrontation occurred in Tel Aviv during a rally where Bennett was advocating for an official inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 massacre. Meanwhile, Maariv reported that the incident occurred during Bennett's tour of a park in Ramat Gan.
During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly attempted to approach Bennett while shouting "Only Bibi." According to Maariv, the suspect was believed to be under the influence of alcohol at the time. When Bennett's security guards moved to block his path and prevent him from getting closer, the suspect allegedly pushed one of the bodyguards.
Following the physical confrontation, police arrested the suspect and transferred him to a police station for questioning. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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