Likud minister says he was attacked in Tel Aviv; 2 arrested

Economy Minister Nir Barkat speaks during a conference in Haifa, March 21, 2023. (Shir Torem/Flash90)
Economy Minister Nir Barkat speaks during a conference in Haifa, March 21, 2023. (Shir Torem/Flash90)

Economy Minister Nir Barkat of Likud says he was attacked by anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv.

According to Barkat, the demonstrators accosted him and his security team as they headed to the car after dinner. He says that they also attacked officers who arrived at the scene, injuring one of them.

Two suspects are arrested.

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