Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing leader
Summary
Israeli police arrested a man in his 20s after finding a knife on him near an event for Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats, during Israel’s election campaign. Golan’s party called the incident a suspected stabbing attempt, but police said no attempted stabbing took place.Key Facts
- The incident occurred Tuesday in Tel Aviv as Golan mobilized voters.
- Golan’s security guards stopped the man, and a knife fell from beneath his clothing, according to his party.
- Police confirmed they arrested a suspect carrying a knife and said officers found it during a search.
- Police said the suspect is a Jerusalem resident in his 20s and was taken for questioning.
- Golan leads The Democrats, a left-wing party formed from elements of Israel’s Labour Party.
- Golan is part of an electoral alliance led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot.
- Golan’s party said Israel’s Shin Bet took responsibility for his security after a prolonged legal battle.
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