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Wolt Delivery Driver Arrested for Harassing and Threatening Channel 12 Reporter in Ashkelon

A Wolt delivery driver in Ashkelon was arrested after harassing and threatening Channel 12 reporter Itay Galon during a live report. The police launched a quick investigation, and Wolt terminated the driver's contract. The incident highlights ongoing threats against Israeli journalists amid rising political incitement.

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What happened

  1. 01A Wolt delivery driver harassed and threatened Channel 12 reporter Itay Galon in Ashkelon on August 18, 2026.
  2. 02Galon filed a police complaint leading to the driver's swift arrest after a professional investigation.
  3. 03The driver claimed to be an Israeli soldier and threatened Galon for allegedly speaking against the state.
  4. 04Police condemned the threats, affirming protection of press freedom and ongoing investigations.
  5. 05Wolt immediately terminated the driver's contract upon identifying him in the footage.
  6. 06The incident reflects a broader pattern of escalating threats and attacks on Israeli journalists.
Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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