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We Ignored It When It Targeted Politicians. That Was a Mistake.

Jun 4, 2026, 2:35 PM

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For years, attacks on politicians and their families were dismissed as part of the political game. That was a mistake.

What began with the targeting of elected officials is now spreading to other pillars of Israeli society: senior IDF officers, Supreme Court justices, and public institutions.

Whether it is storming the home of Military Police Chief Yuval Yamin, attacking the home of Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg, or breaking into a police station in Beit Shemesh, these actions cross every red line.

In a democracy, people have the right to protest. They do not have the right to intimidate public servants, terrorize their families, vandalize property, or attack state institutions.

No political cause, no religious conviction, and no disagreement over government policy can justify mob violence.

If we do not draw a clear line now, the next target will simply be someone else. The rule of law must apply to everyone.

About the Author

Jeremy Saltan is a candidate for Knesset on the B’yachad list. He has worked closely with Naftali Bennett since Bennett entered electoral politics in 2012 and brings extensive experience as a legislative and political advisor in and around the Knesset, having held appointed and elected positions in national and municipal Israeli politics from 2009-2026. Saltan served as Knesset Faction Secretary for Bennett’s party during his tenure as prime minister in the First Bennett Government and currently serves as a party representative on the Central Elections Committee. He was a member of the World Jewish Congress’s Israeli board from 2021 to 2023 and spent years coordinating English-language media, diplomatic and field operations for Bennett and his party. Saltan publishes opinion pieces in the Israeli press and appears on television as an expert on Israeli foreign policy, national security challenges and domestic politics. He also serves as a company commander in the IDF reserves and has completed 636 days of reserve service since October 7, 2023. He holds an MA in International Security and Diplomacy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.