News 12 commentator Amnon Abramovich, who came to cover the right-wing demonstration in the Tel Aviv Museum Square against the justice system this evening (Tuesday), was forced to seek help from police on his way out of the venue, after protesters shouted at him: "Go home, Israel-hater, liar," "dog," "Third Recruit," and "instigator.".
President Reuven Rivlin was quick to comment on the case - and condemned it: "We must not accept such scenes with equanimity. No journalist should be required to provide security while performing his duties, whatever his positions.".
The left and its representatives, of course, were quick to blame the prime minister. "Netanyahu's ignorant mob against the hero of the Yom Kippur War, Amnon Abramovich," tweeted media advisor Itzik Alrov. "Netanyahu, these are the fruits of the filth growing in your garden. If you don't shun them, you will be responsible for their actions. Shame.".
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MK Shlomo Kerei The Likud responded: "Curses are not our way and we should be careful not to cross the thin line between a legitimate demonstration and verbal violence. But!!! Amnon Abramovich spits on the same protesters, on the same Likud voters, every Saturday evening, every time. On them and on the leader they elected. Why did you come? To get another drop from your brass?""
He added: "Shouting is allowed, cursing is unacceptable. We must remember that the protesters do not have the megaphone that Abramovich has every Friday, when he lashes out at us all without accounting.".
Media person Yinon Magal He responded: "I listened to all the videos from the event with Abramovich and I didn't hear the word: 'burned.' I heard 'liar,' I heard 'instigator,' I heard 'get out of here.' I didn't hear 'burned.'".
He later compared the incident to Ofer Shelah's scolding of journalists Avi Blum and Moshe Glasner on Knesset Channel: "What did you say about Ofer Shelah? They spoke from the 'groaning of their hearts.' Now all that's missing is for Amnon to record in the studio that he understands those who shouted at him and everything will be fine.".
Shame and disgrace: The police were forced to forcibly extract Keshet news commentator Amnon Abramovich at a right-wing demonstration against the High Court of Justice. He arrived to film a report and was attacked by protesters who called him, among other things: "Dog," "Fifth Corps," and "Smelly Burning Y'Shroff.". @ynetalerts pic.twitter.com/mhaz2YPoEJ
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Media person Erel Segal To mock the president: "I remember the president's strong condemnations when protesters outside the GLA building called Mayor Lenor 'Goebbels' or when Sarah Beck was cursed at and insulted at a left-wing demonstration. And then, of course, he apologized.".
Media person Shimon Riklin"I see that there are those here who are shocked that Abramowitz was cursed. I must say that the one who started cursing and speaking rudely and humiliatingly towards Likud supporters is Abramowitz and his friends. He cursed them. They cursed him back. By the way, just for your information: When I walk around Tel Aviv, I get cursed at, sometimes bordering on violence. Just so you know.".
In another tweet, he wrote: "A popular and absolutely correct opinion: The one who remained silent when Ofer Shelah the bully attacked two Haredi journalists in a disgusting manner. He is exactly the one who is now terribly shocked that Likudniks cursed Abramovich. And to that my grandfather said in Yiddish: Come on, come on.".
Honeysuckle branch From Channel 20 and Gale Israel: "When the bully Ha'far Shelah went wild in front of two journalists, humiliating and cursing them, I didn't see a tenth of the condemnation from politicians (and the president!) as we see tonight. If you remained silent about the horror show of an elected official, don't preach morality to others.".
The singer Yishai Lapidot"It is heartwarming to discover that Israeli journalists are consistent and united in their absolute and sharp condemnation of those who scream about Amnon Abramowitz, just as they all stood up and strongly condemned Ofer Shelah who attacked a couple of newspapers.""
The broadcaster Yotam Zimri"In total, a few people on the street cursed in low language at a man who has been cursing them in high language in studios for years. Wow, that makes sense.".
Eitan Tadmor: "When Abramovich comes to a right-wing demonstration, he is cursed and eight police officers escort him out. When Shefi Paz comes to a left-wing demonstration, she is cursed and eight police officers *drag* her out. And that's the whole difference.".
Shlomo Piotrkowski From First Source and Channel 7: "The event tonight at the demonstration was definitely not sympathetic, and it's a real shame that it happened. And yet something about the swiftness with which President Rivlin issued this announcement is disturbing. Last month, rabbinical courts and religious councils were set on fire in Israel. I searched the president's Twitter account for any reference, even the most general one. I couldn't find it.""
Bezalel Kahn From 'Kol Chai': "The rant against Abramovich is unnecessary and dangerous. But once again we have a president who chooses sides? Where was the president's respect when Rina Masjid opened her mouth? Where was the president's respect when an MK who used to be a journalist went wild in the studio about an ultra-Orthodox journalist?"'
The Rabbi too Aharon Dov Halperin, editor of Kfar Chabad, mocked the speed with which the president condemned the event: "My people chose to strongly condemn all verbal violence from the right - and to remain firmly silent in the face of all violence from the left.".
And the PR person David Rosenthal To mock the left: "Those who support demonstrations and violent attacks on anyone who does not share their worldview are terribly shocked when even a little of the violence they so support is suddenly directed at someone who represents their worldview.".
