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Aug 25, 2026

Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot smashes Palestinian memorial in West Bank under military escort

Far-right Israeli Knesset member Zvi Sukkot used a sledgehammer to destroy a Palestinian memorial in the village of Madama while escorted by Israeli soldiers. The incident drew widespread condemnation across Israel's political spectrum, including from Prime Minister Netanyahu, though the military claims Sukkot acted deceptively beyond the approved plan for his visit.

Aug 25, 20266 sources

Top claims

▪Zvi Sukkot posted video footage of himself striking the Madama monument on social media, defending his actions by calling it a "terror monument" and stating he acted because the military failed to remove it.
▪The Madama monument featured an outline of the territory between the Mediterranean Sea and Jordan River with "Palestine" inscribed in Arabic, alongside faded letters indicating it was presented by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
▪The Israel Defense Forces criticized Zvi Sukkot for misusing military protection and diverting operational troops, placing soldiers at unnecessary risk while the military was under significant operational strain.

People involved

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Israel-Palestine Conflict War crimes & accountability Territorial disputes Israeli domestic politics Wars & conflicts

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