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Netanyahu Promises Investigation into Teen's Death Amid Protests

1/7/2026

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Netanyahu Investigates Tragedy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to investigate the death of 14-year-old Yosef Eisenthal after a bus driver drove into anti-draft protesters in Jerusalem.
He expressed condolences to Eisenthal’s family and urged steps to prevent further violence.
The driver was arrested after the incident amid rising tensions surrounding the protests.
The case adds to scrutiny of Netanyahu’s government amid fallout from the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.

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Chun Faces Investigation

New South Wales Police are investigating artist Matt Chun for downplaying the Bondi terror attack in his January 1 newsletter.
Chun's remarks labeling the victims as part of a 'Zionist Jewish-supremacist organisation' drew criticism.
Creative Australia, which awarded Chun a grant, is seeking legal advice on rescinding it due to his remarks.
The investigation continues as authorities review the implications of his statements, including the social media traction.

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Netanyahu Investigates Tragedy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to investigate the death of 14-year-old Yosef Eisenthal after a bus driver drove into anti-draft protesters in Jerusalem.
He expressed condolences to Eisenthal’s family and urged steps to prevent further violence.
The driver was arrested after the incident amid rising tensions surrounding the protests.
The case adds to scrutiny of Netanyahu’s government amid fallout from the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.

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