Tel Aviv protesters disrupt Ben-Gvir university event, forcing minister to leave stage under escort
Reported by Al Jazeera · October 18, 2026
Protest at Tel Aviv university
Demonstrators disrupted an event at a Tel Aviv university that featured Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister. Protesters staged a sit-in during the event. They chanted, “There will be no fascism here.”
Clashes with security personnel
The protest included scuffles between demonstrators and security personnel, according to the account. No further details were provided about the confrontation, including whether anyone was injured or arrested.
Ben-Gvir leaves under escort
Ben-Gvir left the venue under escort after the disruption. The account does not say whether the event continued or describe any response from the minister.
Key points
- Protesters disrupted a Tel Aviv university event featuring Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Demonstrators staged a sit-in and chanted against fascism.
- Protesters scuffled with security personnel.
- Ben-Gvir left the venue under escort.