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Security Tightens for MKs Amid Protests Over Draft Law

11/17/2025

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Police heighten protection for MK Moshe Gafni and MK Yaakov Asher due to threats amid the government's Draft Law discussions, assigning personal security to both.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri declined additional security despite intense protests, including confrontations on Shabbat.
Demonstrations by the Jerusalem Faction escalated, with protesters blocking and damaging the vehicle of Shas MK Yoav Ben Tzur, prompting police intervention.
The incident drew widespread condemnation from political leaders.

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Police heighten protection for MK Moshe Gafni and MK Yaakov Asher due to threats amid the government's Draft Law discussions, assigning personal security to both.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri declined additional security despite intense protests, including confrontations on Shabbat.
Demonstrations by the Jerusalem Faction escalated, with protesters blocking and damaging the vehicle of Shas MK Yoav Ben Tzur, prompting police intervention.
The incident drew widespread condemnation from political leaders.