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Beersheba Council Members Demand Deputy Mayor's Removal Amid Assault Charges
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Beersheba's "New Vision" faction demands Deputy Mayor Shimon Tubul's removal after his indictment for violent assault and the unlawful closure of a public council meeting. The municipality cites security reasons for closing the session, which was broadcast live online.
- 01Beersheba faction demands Deputy Mayor Shimon Tubul's removal over violent assault charges.
- 02Tubul is also accused of illegally closing the city council meeting to the public.
- 03Faction requests mayor explain criteria for suspending indicted officials and possible revocation of Tubul's duties.
- 04Council meetings must be public unless closed for security or privacy with legal approval.
- 05Municipality closed meeting citing security and order, broadcasting it live on Facebook for transparency.
- 06Faction stresses Tubul's presumption of innocence but calls for consistent public policy against violence.
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