Tel Aviv Activist Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Right-Wing Figure

A confrontation that took place last month at the headquarters of the Hadash-Ta'al (Joint List) in Tel Aviv has escalated to a police investigation. Itamar Greenberg, a party activist, was summoned and questioned at the Lev Tel Aviv police station on suspicion of assaulting right-wing activist Mordechai David. Following the interrogation, Greenberg was released under restrictive conditions and a cash bail of 2,000 shekels.

In a post published on social media, Greenberg detailed the sequence of events from his perspective and criticized the police's handling of the matter, as well as the complaint filed against him. "I was interrogated this morning at the Lev Tel Aviv station on suspicion of assaulting Mordechai David," Greenberg wrote.

"The man came with his entire crew to harass us at a Joint List event, tried to block MKs, threw me to the floor, and then went to complain that I attacked him. Mordechai, a coward, it's over," Greenberg added, aiming sharp criticism at the investigators. "And the police? Of course they jump at the opportunity. A bogus left-wing investigation? Release on a 2,000 shekel bail? Gladly! They won't silence us."

The incident at the center of the investigation occurred last month when the Joint List headquarters was scheduled to screen the film "Refusing to Listen," which features interviews with IDF draft refusers. Mordechai David arrived at the location accompanied by five other activists with the intention of disrupting the screening.

Video footage distributed from the scene showed David telling those present: "You will not screen any movie here. This is the Jewish state." Following the incident, party members announced their intention to file a complaint against the activists. MK Ofer Cassif even appealed on behalf of the party to the Tel Aviv District Commander, demanding a criminal investigation and arrests of those involved.

Notably, Mordechai David's name also made headlines earlier this week after he was summoned for police questioning following his arrival in Lod for what he termed a "governance tour" of mixed neighborhoods. The arrival of the group led by David sparked local tensions and led to clashes between Jewish and Arab residents, leaving several people injured and 11 individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of disturbing public order and disobeying police instructions.

According to police sources, David himself was not suspected of direct participation in the brawl, but was summoned to give testimony and explanations regarding his role in the gathering. Lod Mayor Yair Revivo strongly condemned the arrival of external actors in the city, arguing that their activities inflamed tensions, emphasizing that there is no place for taking the law into one's own hands, and addressing the matter to senior police officials and the head of the Shin Bet.