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Yair Golan Claims Stabbing Attempt, Police Deny
A Jerusalem resident in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday at HaMesila Park in Tel Aviv after being found with a knife near Yair Golan, the chairman of the Democrats party, during an Election Day campaign tour. While Golan's office and several reports initially described the incident as a suspected stabbing attempt, the Israel Police clarified that no stabbing attempt occurred. Officers on patrol noticed a suspicious object protruding from under the suspect's coat, leading to his detention and the discovery of the knife.
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What happened
- 01A Jerusalem resident in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday after being found with a knife near politician Yair Golan in Tel Aviv.
- 02The Israel Police clarified that no stabbing attempt occurred, contradicting claims from Golan's office of a suspected attack.
- 03Golan's security guards intercepted the suspect at HaMesila Park, reporting that a large knife fell from his clothing.
- 04The Shin Bet had assumed responsibility for Golan's security on Monday after his threat level was raised to four out of six.
- 05Yair Golan blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his "poison machine" for inciting the incident.
- 06The suspect was detained by police officers who noticed a suspicious object protruding from under his coat.
- 07Earlier on Tuesday, an activist reportedly harassed Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf at a Tel Aviv polling station.
According to the Democrats party, a man wearing a jacket approached Golan in a threatening manner. The politician's security guards blocked the suspect, and a large knife fell from his clothing to the ground before they subdued him. The suspect, described in one report as homeless, was taken to the Lev Tel Aviv police station for questioning as the investigation into his motives continues.
The incident occurred amid heightened security for Golan. The Israel Police had recently raised his threat level to four out of six, and the Shin Bet assumed responsibility for his protection on Monday following a prolonged legal process. No injuries were reported during the event.
Following the incident, Golan and MK Gilad Kariv blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for inciting violence, with Golan attributing the event to a "poison machine" operated by the Prime Minister. Golan urged citizens to vote to ensure the country remains free and safe. Earlier on Tuesday, in an unrelated incident in Tel Aviv, an activist reportedly harassed Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf at a polling station.
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Yair Golan Claims Stabbing Attempt, Police Deny
