Police detain far-right provocateur, after harassment of Arab journalist Lucy Aharish (opens original article in a new tab)

Police detained far-right provocateur Mordechai David after he harassed Arab Israeli journalist Lucy Aharish and her husband near a court in Tel Aviv. David was questioned on suspicion of assault, disorderly conduct, and invasion of privacy. Aharish had previously sued a Likud activist for harassment, seeking NIS 2.6 million in compensation. David has been detained multiple times for harassing left-wing and liberal figures and has received support from members of Netanyahu's governing coalition.

• Police detained far-right provocateur Mordechai David after harassing Arab Israeli journalist Lucy Aharish and her husband near Tel Aviv District Court
• David was questioned on suspicion of assault, disorderly conduct, and invasion of privacy
• Aharish sued Likud activist Rami Ben-Yehuda for harassment, seeking NIS 2.6 million in compensation
• David has been detained or summoned by police multiple times for harassing left-wing and liberal figures
• David received support from members of Netanyahu's governing coalition including Justice Minister Yariv Levin and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir