Young Haredi man punched in the face by 'Afikim' bus driver in B'Nav • Watch

March 23, 2021   

The fruits of Lieberman's incitement: A young Haredi who got into an argument with a bus driver is punched in the face

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The fruits of incitement or just nerves? An Afikim bus driver was filmed punching a young Haredi man in the face after the young man Knock on the bus door to get on. Deputy Minister of Transportation Uri Maklev ordered the National Public Transportation Authority to open an investigation: "Cases like this must not occur, a violent driver must stand trial." Maklev also spoke with Afikim CEO Oded Cohen - and said: "The case will be examined severely even on the criminal level, a violent driver must stand trial." According to MK Yaakov Tesler's office, the driver was suspended immediately, and will be summoned to a hearing before dismissal. Afikim said: "Afikim management views the incident very seriously and has zero tolerance for violent phenomena. The company driver was suspended immediately until the case is fully investigated, after which a decision will be made regarding his summons to a hearing according to law before dismissal. "Afikim condemns violence of any kind and will not allow cases of this type to pass without a strong response.""