Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing leader

Israeli police arrested a man with a knife at an event for left-wing leader Yair Golan after what his party described as a "suspected stabbing attempt" Thursday, as Israelis went to the polls in a crucial election.As Golan mobilized voters Tuesday in Tel Aviv, "an unidentified man wearing a jacket approached him in a threatening manner," his party, The Democrats, said. "Golan's security guards blocked the man, and as they moved toward him, a large knife slipped from beneath his clothing and fell to the ground." The Democrats' party leader and former Knesset member Yair Golan speaks during a meet-up with potential voters as part of his campaign ahead of Israel's legislative elections in the coastal city of Tel Aviv on Sep. 24, 2026. Ilia YEFIMOVICH /AFP via Getty Images The guards "immediately subdued him before he could do anything. Police were called to the scene and arrested the suspect."In a statement, Israeli police confirmed they "arrested a suspect in possession of a knife," but added that "contrary to reports, no attempted stabbing took place." Golan, an ex-military officer, is the leader of Israel's main left-wing party, The Democrats, which is made up of elements of Israel...