An Israeli anti-reform protester tried to physically attack Economy Minister Nir Barkat in his hotel in Boston, a statement from his office said.
Barkat, who was in the city to meet with the local Jewish leaders, was accosted in the hallways of the hotel by protesters shouting, “Shame.”
A video shows on of them pushing past Barkat’s security guard and heading for Barkat. Another security intervened and pushed him to the floor.
ברקת, נרדוף אותך בכל מקום! גם בבוסטון @NirBarkat pic.twitter.com/4LgRLeR0jp
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עמי דרור (@AmiDror) June 8, 2023
“A short time ago, someone tried to physically attack Minister Nir Barkat during a protest held during his official visit to Boston,” Barkat’s office said in a statement. “Minister Barkat’s security guards pushed him away and prevented him from harming the minister who was not injured. The Boston police arrested the attacker – an Israeli citizen.”
After the incident, Minister Barkat said: “It’s a matter of time before political assassination will occur in Israel. Under the auspices of the protest, there are those who have spilled the blood of elected officials. We are on a slippery and dangerous slope. I thank the security guards of the Personal Security Unit who repelled the attacker and prevented me from being harmed.”
