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Far-Right Activist Confronts General Amid Accountability Protests

4/19/2026

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Activist Confronts General

Mordechai David, a far-right activist, confronted Maj. Gen. (res.) Yair Golan in Tel Aviv, accusing him of treachery.
October Council organized protest demanded a state inquiry into the October 7 Hamas attack.
Bereaved families protested outside government officials' homes to call for accountability.
A magistrate's court issued a restraining order against David for harassment.
The Knesset's Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a bill for a politically-appointed inquiry, drawing opposition criticism.

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Eyal Eshel Speaks Out

Thousands attended an alternative Tel Aviv memorial, "1,000 days of blood and tears," organized by the October Council.
The event expressed frustration with the government's response to the October 7 attack.
Bereaved families of hostages and victims lit torches and shared personal stories.
Eyal Eshel, father of a soldier killed in the attack, criticized leaders for inaction, saying, "We will not be silent," to ensure sacrifices are not forgotten.

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Activist Confronts General

Mordechai David, a far-right activist, confronted Maj. Gen. (res.) Yair Golan in Tel Aviv, accusing him of treachery.
October Council organized protest demanded a state inquiry into the October 7 Hamas attack.
Bereaved families protested outside government officials' homes to call for accountability.
A magistrate's court issued a restraining order against David for harassment.
The Knesset's Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a bill for a politically-appointed inquiry, drawing opposition criticism.

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