Father of slain hostage claims he was attacked by Netanyahu supporters at Tel Aviv market
Michel Illouz, whose son Guy was taken hostage on October 7 and later died in captivity, says he was assaulted by supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the leader’s visit to the Tikva Market in Tel Aviv.
The father of Guy Illouz, a victim of the October 7 hostage-taking who later died while held, reported that he was physically confronted by pro-Netanyahu demonstrators. The incident allegedly occurred as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the Tikva Market in Tel Aviv. Michel Illouz described the assault but provided no further details about injuries or police involvement.
Why it matters
It highlights tensions between grieving families and political supporters amid ongoing fallout from the October 7 attacks.
How this story developed
- Oct 9 Nearly 20 settler attacks hit Palestinians across West Bank during olive harvest
- Oct 16 A settler was observed firing a gun during the latest assault.
- Oct 17 Heidi Levine was kicked, stripped of her equipment and hospitalized after being assaulted by roughly fifty young settlers.
- Oct 17 Settlers attacked a diplomatic convoy in Taybeh, injuring French mayor Bernard Baudoux.
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