Police file charges against a 27-year-old Tel Aviv woman accused of tossing sand at National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a visit to the beach last week.
According to the charges filed in the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court, Noa Goldenberg “threw a ball of sand” that hit Ben Gvir and his security entourage.
She then ran into the water, wearing a bathing suit, and refused to come out despite repeated demands by police officers, a police statement says.
She is accused of assaulting a public servant and interfering with a police officer performing his duty.
Police say that after initially denying any involvement in the incident, she acknowledged her actions after being shown evidence and said she was “frustrated” at seeing the far-right minister at the beach “when he had more important things to do during a time of war.”
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