Protesters in Beer Sheva reported that individuals in a car with a sign reading 'Leftist Traitors' sprayed them with a liquid, believed to be fuel or oil, resulting in injuries and a police investigation.
In Beer Sheva, a protest against the government turned violent as demonstrators reported an incident involving a car that bore a sign calling them 'leftist traitors'. Eyewitnesses claim that individuals from the vehicle sprayed an oily substance at them, suspected to be either fuel or oil. One participant, Professor Chaim Marantz, 85, recounted that he initially thought it was water, but after feeling severe burning in his eyes, he realized it was likely oil and sought medical attention.
The police have responded to the incident by initiating an investigation into the attack on the protesters, promptly detaining a suspect connected to the vehicle involved. Video footage corroborated the accounts of the witnesses, showing that liquid was indeed sprayed at the demonstrators, heightening concerns over safety and the escalation of tensions at political protests in Israel.
This incident underlines the rising conflict between supporters and opponents of the government amid ongoing protests across the country. As tensions continue to grow, the response by law enforcement and the potential legal ramifications for those involved in the incident reflect the broader societal divisions and the challenges of maintaining peaceful discourse in a politically charged environment.
