[84140] Public confrontations: Eyal Berkovic and Mordechai David detained for police questioning

Police developments: Investigations following high-profile confrontations

This morning, June 15, 2026, a series of police investigations were reported involving public figures following protest events and personal confrontations.

According to 🎗️Israel News IL, journalist Eyal Berkovic was questioned under caution by the police following documentation of a confrontation he was involved in with right-wing activist Mordechai David. This report was also confirmed by The News Line, which noted that the investigation is taking place at the Glilot police station.

Simultaneously, Mordechai David himself was detained for questioning under different circumstances. According to reports, David was detained after blocking journalist Lucy Aharish and her husband, actor Tsahi Halevi, as they were leaving the courthouse. The News Line defined David's action as an "effective protest," a position reflecting an editorial line that tends to support active right-wing initiatives, while The News Arena reported the event in a factual and dry manner.

As of this hour, law enforcement officials have not provided further details on the nature of the complaints that led to Berkovic's questioning or the continued proceedings regarding David.