Accused of Violent Assault: Calls in Be'er Sheva to Oust Deputy Mayor

Members of the 'New Contract for Be'er Sheva' faction are demanding the removal of Deputy Mayor Shimon Tovol, citing among other things an indictment charging him with violent offenses. They claim Tovol closed the city council meeting to the public in violation of the law, and demand clarifications from the mayor on the criteria for terminating a term of office. The municipality stated that the closure was for security reasons and that the meeting would be broadcast live.

Members of the 'New Contract for Be'er Sheva' faction are demanding the removal of Be'er Sheva's Deputy Mayor, Shimon Tovol, partly due to an indictment charging him with violent offenses. In a letter to the mayor, they ask to know the criteria for terminating the term of a deputy mayor who has been indicted, and what the difference is between two cases. They also ask whether consideration is being given to stripping him of his powers and official representation, and how his continued tenure aligns with the municipality's duty to maintain public trust. They note that Tovol is entitled to the presumption of innocence, and that they are not determining his guilt, but rather examining whether the municipality applies an equal policy. Additionally, they claim that the mayor closed the council meeting to the public in violation of the law, and demand that it be opened and that Tovol be dismissed. The municipality responded that the closure was for security reasons and to maintain public order, and that the meeting would be broadcast live on Facebook.