Two young Israeli figures, Mordechai David and Hadar Muchtar, are gaining attention for confronting left-wing activists and reclaiming public spaces for nationalist voices. Mordechai David has become a symbol of defiance by mirroring the disruptive tactics often used by the left, such as blocking traffic and confronting media figures, to highlight what he sees as double standards in protest and public discourse. His recent confrontation with a prominent reporter has sparked debate over the legitimacy of protest tactics and media bias.

Hadar Muchtar, a prominent young leader, has faced harassment and physical attacks while attending left-wing rallies, exposing what supporters describe as a lack of solidarity from feminist and left-leaning groups when the victim is a nationalist. Both figures are seen by their supporters as embodying a new wave of assertive nationalist activism, challenging the dominance of left-wing voices in Israeli public life and refusing to cede the streets or the narrative.