Nissim Louk, whose daughter Shani Louk was murdered on October 7 and held hostage in Gaza, confronted Transportation Minister Miri Regev at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market, shouting that she and the Likud party caused the massacre. According to Israeli media reports, Regev ignored the confrontation and continued filming a campaign video.
This morning, Friday, at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market, Nissim Louk confronted Transportation Minister Miri Regev, shouting that his daughter Shani was murdered because of her and the Likud party. According to Israeli media reports, Regev continued filming a campaign video during the exchange, ignoring the accusation.
Initial reports of the confrontation emerged at 07:03 Jerusalem, with Louk accusing Regev of responsibility for his daughter's death. By 07:03, further reports specified that Louk shouted, 'Likud funded Hamas with millions,' as the minister was escorted away. Video captured by journalist Yair Ansbacher and published by Yediot Aharonot later confirmed the scene. The Zioneer reported that Regev reportedly prioritized her campaign filming, adding a new detail to the evolving account.
Shani Louk was murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova music festival on October 7, 2023, and her body was held hostage in Gaza until its recovery by the IDF in May 2024. Her story has become a symbol of the atrocities, and her father Nissim has been a vocal critic of the government's security failures. The confrontation reflects ongoing anger among hostage families toward political leadership.
An official response from Minister Regev or the government has not yet been confirmed.
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