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Israeli police arrests man carrying knife at event for left-wing leader Yair Golan in suspected stabbing attempt

Tel Aviv, Oct 27 (UNI) Israeli police arrested a man carrying a knife at an event involving left-wing leader Yair Golan, after his party described the incident as a suspected stabbing attempt during the country's crucial election campaign.
The Democrats party said an unidentified man wearing a jacket approached Golan in a threatening manner in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Golan's security guards intervened, and as they moved towards the man, a large knife reportedly fell from beneath his clothing.
The guards subdued the suspect before he could act and called the police, the party said.
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