"I will take this land by force if necessary": Almog Cohen confronted a participant at an election rally
MK Almog Cohen clashed with a participant at an election panel in the Jezreel Valley, telling her he would take the land "by force if necessary." During the event, heated exchanges also occurred between activist Yosef Haddad and a panel member over the events of October 7. The moderator attempted to calm tensions.
MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) confronted a participant at an election panel held on Tuesday in the Jezreel Valley. During the confrontation, Cohen raised his voice at the participant and said: "I will take this land by force if necessary." The event included heated exchanges between panel participants and the audience. One attendee raised questions regarding police handling of protection racket cases and organized crime, while the moderator tried to end the discussion. Later, social activist Yosef Haddad confronted one of the panel members over the events of October 7. Haddad stood up and said: "My brothers, Israel Police officers, went out to save my brothers in the kibbutzim." The moderator attempted to calm the situation and prevent further confrontation. The incident reflects the growing political and social tensions during the election period.