MK Zohar implies Balfour protests more harmful than breaking into Congress

• Published date: 07 January 2021
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Date: 07 January 2021

"Which is more serious and harmful to democracy?" Zohar asked. "A violent charge by US citizens on the Capitol Building in Washington, or a violent charge by Israeli citizens on the prime minister's house in Jerusalem?"

Unlike the Washington rioters, Jerusalem protesters have never, in their near 30-week run, breached the actual gate of the Prime Minister's Residence, and clashes with the police have not resulted in any deaths.

Zohar also offered his support to outgoing US President Donald Trump, tweeting that "even if there is criticism of Trump's conduct due to the election results, those who dismiss his work as president just don't...