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Suspected stabbing attempt against Yair Golan foiled in Tel Aviv, party says
Ynetnews • • world
Key Points:
- A man carrying a large knife was arrested after approaching Israeli opposition politician Yair Golan during an election day campaign event in Tel Aviv, in what his party described as a suspected attempted stabbing.
- The incident occurred at Railway Park, where the man approached Golan threateningly before security guards intervened and the knife fell from his clothing, leading to his arrest by police.
- The suspect's intentions remain unclear, and police have not released further details about the investigation.
- Golan, a retired IDF major general, has faced heightened threats, with the Shin Bet recently taking over his security after a legal battle, amid concerns over political incitement against him.
- Golan condemned the attack as a result of political incitement linked to Netanyahu, urging Israelis to vote to uphold security and democracy in Israel.
