Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Vacation in Golan Heights Disrupted by Protesters: Residents Express Anger and Financial Losses

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Title: Netanyahu’s Vacation in Golan Heights Interrupted by Protests

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara faced backlash and protests as they arrived for their vacation in Neve Ativ, Golan Heights, two months after their previous visit. The couple had to cancel their previous vacation due to planned protests against them, and it seems that this time too, their vacation plans have been marred by demonstrations.

Protest activists set up the “Democracy Tabernacle” near the hotel where the Netanyahu’s sons were staying. However, signs placed in the tabernacle were vandalized, raising suspicions of intentional damage by opposition residents from the moshav. Despite the opposition, the protest organizations remain determined and plan to continue demonstrating until the end of the Netanyahu couple’s vacation on Friday.

The residents of Neve Ativ have expressed their frustration with the protests, stating that the demonstrations are interfering with their everyday lives. Angry residents have voiced their disappointment, citing financial losses and disruptions to their businesses caused by the presence of protesters.

Last week, residents of the moshav had sent a letter to the Prime Minister and his wife, urging them to cancel their visit due to expected damage to the community. The residents highlighted the economic losses and damage to freedom of movement they experienced during the previous visit. However, their plea seemed to have been ignored as Netanyahu and his wife proceeded with their vacation plans.

One resident, Shush Tzaala, who operates a bed and breakfast in Neve Ativ, decried the impact of the protests on local businesses. Tzaala explained that since the announcement of the Prime Minister’s visit, people started canceling their bookings, resulting in substantial financial loss for the residents.

The protesters have been accused of causing disruptions and interfering with the livelihood of the moshav’s residents who rely on tourism for their income. Tzaala expressed her frustration, calling the behavior of the protesters “criminal,” emphasizing the economic losses suffered due to their interference.

In response to the criticism, the protest organizations accused Netanyahu of deceptive tactics, claiming that he initially announced the cancellation of his vacation but later arrived late at night in Neve Ativ. They also alleged that unknown individuals defaced and tore down signs opposing the Prime Minister’s regime.

The clash between the protesters and the residents of Neve Ativ highlights the tension surrounding Netanyahu’s leadership and the significant divide within the community. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen if any resolution or compromise can be reached to mitigate the impact on the residents and their businesses.

Sukkot 2023: Entry and exit times for the holiday and the previous protest against the Prime Minister in Neve Ativ last August (photo: Eyal Margolin, Flash 90)

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