At Yair Golan event, Israeli police arrest man after knife falls near left-wing politician on election day
Reported by CBS News ·
Arrest at Golan event
According to the party, Golan’s security guards blocked the man. As they approached him, a large knife fell from beneath his clothing; the guards subdued him before he could do anything, and police arrested him at the scene.
Golan’s political role
Golan, a former military officer, leads The Democrats, Israel’s main left-wing party. The party includes elements of the once-popular Labour Party.
Party raises security concerns
In a statement on Tuesday, the party said the Shin Bet had taken responsibility for Golan’s security effective the previous day, after a prolonged legal battle. The Shin Bet is Israel’s counterintelligence and internal security agency.
Key points
- Police arrested a Jerusalem man in his 20s after a knife fell from beneath his clothing at Golan’s event.
- Golan’s party described the incident as a “suspected stabbing attempt.”
- The party said the Shin Bet assumed responsibility for Golan’s security after a prolonged legal battle.
- Golan is the only major-party candidate in Israel still supporting a two-state solution with the Palestinians.