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Man with Knife Detained Near Israeli Politician Yair Golan in Tel Aviv
A man with a knife was detained on Tuesday in Tel Aviv after approaching Yair Golan during a campaign event. Golan’s security detail stopped him, and police later said no stabbing attempt occurred.
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What happened
- 01Police detained a Jerusalem resident in his 20s after a knife was found near Yair Golan at Tel Aviv’s HaMesila Park.
- 02Golan was touring the park on Tuesday during a campaign event to encourage voting for the Democrats.
- 03According to Golan’s office, the suspect approached him threateningly and a large knife fell from his clothing.
- 04Police said officers noticed a suspicious object under the man’s coat, then found a knife and ruled out a stabbing attempt.
- 05The suspect was arrested and taken to the Lev Tel Aviv station for questioning.
- 06No injuries were reported in the incident, and the investigation into the circumstances is continuing.
- 07Golan accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his agents of incitement after the encounter.
- 08Several reports said the Shin Bet recently took over Golan’s protection and that his threat level was raised to four out of six.
The incident took place at HaMesila Park, where Golan, chairman of the Democrats, was touring to encourage voting. According to Golan’s office, the man approached in a threatening manner and a large knife fell from his clothing as guards intercepted him. Police said officers noticed a suspicious object under the suspect’s coat and found a knife when they stopped him.
Police arrested the suspect, a Jerusalem resident in his 20s, and took him for questioning at the Lev Tel Aviv station. No injuries were reported. The investigation into the circumstances is continuing.
After the incident, Golan accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his agents of incitement, saying it would not deter him. Several reports said the Shin Bet recently took responsibility for Golan’s security and that his threat level was raised to four out of six.
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Man with Knife Detained Near Israeli Politician Yair Golan in Tel Aviv
