The assault by Israeli police in the city of Haifa, beating a person dressed as 'Santa Claus' or 'Santa Claus', has sparked widespread outrage on social media platforms.
The 'Hashtag' program (24/12/2025) aired a circulating clip on social media sites documenting the police assault on Christmas celebrants in the Wadi al-Nisnas neighborhood in the city of Haifa, including a person dressed as the fictional character.
The clip sparked global outrage, and the British politician George Galloway wrote
In turn, the American fighter Jake Shields wrote
And Don Luc Bernard
One blogger said that this is the true face of Israel, and wrote
The outrage also came from within Israel, as journalist Merav Zonszein emphasized that the assault was not from the settlers, but from the state.
In turn, Israeli journalist Noa Trenbolski pointed to the history of the far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, replete with convictions on charges related to hatred, and wrote:
This is the true face of Israel. It is a state based on racial superiority, and not a democracy.
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Israeli police assault on 'Santa Claus' in Haifa sparks global outrage