Police in Haifa are investigating a suspected attack on Hadar Muchtar, a right-wing provocateur and Likud party primary candidate, after video footage showed her being pushed to the ground at an anti-government protest. Muchtar, known for her confrontational presence at rallies, was reportedly grabbed and shoved by a woman during the demonstration, prompting police to question a 52-year-old suspect.

Protest organizers disputed the police account, claiming that Muchtar was present to disrupt the event and that she was tripped rather than attacked. This incident marks the third time in recent weeks that police have intervened over alleged attacks on Muchtar at protests, including previous cases of harassment and attempted theft of her microphone.

Muchtar's frequent attendance at rallies and her active social media postings have made her a prominent figure in ongoing political tensions, drawing both support and criticism from various groups.