Man detained with knife near Yair Golan in Tel Aviv
By The BriefBrief
Security personnel detained a man in his 20s from Jerusalem after noticing an object under his coat near Democrats leader Yair Golan during an Election Day voter-mobilization tour in Tel Aviv. A knife was found in his possession. Middle East Eye reported that guards confronted and tackled him before police arrested him; Golan said, “Incitement and violence will not deter us.”
WHO:Security personnel detained the man; police arrested him, and Yair Golan spoke afterward.
WHAT:A man carrying a knife was detained after approaching Yair Golan in Tel Aviv.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 7:13 AM ET
WHERE:Tel Aviv, Israel
WHY:The man approached Golan during a voter-mobilization drive; no reason for the man's approach was reported.
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