Nir Saar, who was stabbed yesterday in a demonstration against Netanyahu at the Sha'ar Hanegev junction: "Suddenly we were attacked, the children cried and shouted in fear" • The detention of Felix Eliav, the stabbing suspect, was extended until Tuesday
Nir Saar was stabbed during the demonstration yesterday at the Negev Gate
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Yehuda Peretz
Nir Saar, who was stabbed in a demonstration against Netanyahu last night (Saturday) at the Sha'ar Hanegev junction, says today: "The demonstration was really pleasant at first. It is not clear to us where the violence came from. We did not tell them anything, just nothing. They just came and attacked us. ", 'Outlaws of Israel', 'Kibbutzniks', 'Beautiful Souls' and 'Come on, let's beat them up'".
Saar, 40, a resident of Kibbutz Gevim, in Sha'ar Hanegev, shared that he and his friends planned a calm demonstration, they wanted to show their children that it is possible to protest without violence. He described the move as the events that he claimed led to a deterioration in violence. "We started folding the equipment, suddenly 15 guys came out of nowhere, who were not at the demonstration, and two of them started tearing up the signs, and later they started pushing us. They pushed us and attacked us really violently. It was very unpleasant. The children cried and shouted in fear."
Thousands demonstrate in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem // Photo: Yoni Rickner
"At one point I saw my friend Yishai being pushed into the road," he described, and continued, "I went to him to help him. Someone came to me from behind, I'm still not sure, in the heat and urgency, if he had a Swedish key or other tool in his hand. A friend of mine saw him, He said he had a screwdriver. "
"Despite the assault, I was determined to help my friend. I acted to prevent the incident from escalating into violence. At one point, after it was five or seven minutes, they called the police and then they fled." Saar shared that the incident was very traumatic for him. "Next I will consider whether to participate in a similar demonstration, and if so, only if the police are present at the scene."
The stabbing suspect's detention was extended
The Ashkelon Magistrate's Court today (its head) ordered the extension of the detention of Felix Eliav, who is suspected of stabbing a demonstrator against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which took place yesterday at the Sha'ar Hanegev junction. Police initially requested a five-day remand extension, although the judge complied with only part of the request.
A police spokesman claimed at the hearing that "according to the suspect, the suspect used a sharp object to hit one of the victims. This is violence that the suspect used against civilians who wanted to protest. The suspect linked himself in the investigation to time and place." The police also claimed at the hearing that they had a photograph in their possession that linked the suspect to what was attributed to him, and that he identified himself in the documentation.
During the hearing, the suspect denied the allegation that he caused another injury. He admitted to using violence, but claimed it was done as part of self-defense. The judge noted in her decision that "it appears from the suspect's testimony that the incident developed into mutual urgency. He admits that he and others tore up a sign of elements who demonstrated against Netanyahu. According to him, the violence began from the side he calls 'leftists'."
"One of them started attacking and talking badly with two planks in his hands, cursing, with a broom board tied in his hands ...", said the suspect. According to him, this happened after the group to which he was associated tore up a sign for the other group. The situation soon developed into an event of urgency.
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"The respondent identifies himself and admits that he was shirtless. He said during his interrogation that he may have covered his face during the demonstration and claims that he was only involved in mutual urgency," the judge said, emphasizing. In the form of dangerousness and disruption of legal proceedings. "
Advocate Eitan Friedman, who represents the suspect in the demonstration on behalf of the Public Defender's Office: "This is a young man with no criminal record. He denies the suspicion and cooperates with investigators. According to him, he came to the place to express support for the Israeli government and the prime minister, but did not attack anyone. We are waiting for the police to examine his version and finish the investigation soon. "