Members of the left-wing Meretz Knesset faction on Sunday, 3 Adar 5772, were accompanied by activists from the Breaking the Silence organization for a visit to Hebron. The visitors were met by veteran community residents Baruch Marzel and Itamar Ben-Givir, with the latter also serving as a parliamentary aide to MK (Ichud HaLeumi) Dr. Michael Ben-Ari.

There was a sharp exchange of words between the hosts and newly-elected Meretz leader MK Zahava Gal-On, who accused the two of interrupting their visit. She explained that if students are visiting the city, they must be permitted to see all sides, not just the viewpoint of �fascist Kahanist settlers, but also about the ongoing occupation and the military rule over Palestinians� she exclaimed.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)