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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Targeted in Bnei Brak Restaurant Disturbance
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Bnei Brak Restaurant Incident
On Thursday evening former prime minister Naftali Bennett, chairman of the B’Yachad party, visited a restaurant in Bnei Brak to film a “parliament” video with yeshiva students. During the visit a passerby threw an object toward Bennett. Police reported that the object did not strike the former prime minister, but two objects struck a female staff member, injuring her head. The staff member received on-site treatment by a Magen David Adom team and was released without further medical care. Bennett was unharmed and later thanked the security and rescue personnel for their swift response. Police arrested the suspect at the scene and transferred him to the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan police station for questioning.
Background to the Visit
Bennett’s appearance was part of a broader campaign to “repair the State of Israel,” involving a series of meetings across the country. The “parliament” videos he has been posting on social media aim to engage religious-school audiences. The incident follows previous confrontations with right-wing activist Mordechai David, who has previously challenged leaders of the opposition bloc, including a recent encounter with Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot.
Official Statements & Responses
The B’Yachad party released a statement confirming the incident, noting that the staff member was treated promptly and that Bennett spoke with her afterward, hearing that she felt well. The party praised the police and rescue forces for their rapid action and reiterated its intent to continue holding meetings nationwide. Police statements emphasized that the thrown object missed Bennett and that the suspect was taken into custody without delay.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She was treated at the scene by a Magen David Adom team and released without requiring further medical treatment. Bennett later spoke with her and heard that she was feeling well.” — Police
On-the-Ground Reports
Social-media videos captured a crowd gathering outside the restaurant as the disturbance unfolded. Footage shows Mordechai David arriving at the venue and engaging in a verbal confrontation with Bennett and nearby attendees. Police officers are seen escorting Bennett from the location while managing the surrounding crowd.