Many people were on the security line to enter the Kosel one night earlier in the week. One of those people, Moti Malka, who davens maariv at the holy site daily, explains “The metal detector sounded even though I emptied my pockets. The area is manned by agents of a private company that got the tender for security. I was asked by the agent, who appears Russian, to remove my shoes and belt and I was okay with it, realizing this is their job as part of protecting us and the area. Then one of them shouted for all to hear ‘if a suicide bomber comes and kills you, you deserve it’. I decided this was enough for I was unwilling to hear such words at the holy site. I asked that he identify himself, but he refused. I asked his supervisor to respond, which he did.
“His colleagues told the guard he should give me his details as I requested. He then complied and apologized a number of times but I told him at this point I was uninterested as he said it to many people – loud and clear”.
He explains the security person was simply rude and was not suited to be in the post as he acted this way to all entering.
Moti then proceeded to the police station to file a complaint against the guard. Upon hearing what occurred and of the police complaint, the guard was fired by the company.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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Let this Russian (probably non Jew) go back to the “Motherland”. There has been a significant rise in Anti-Semitism and neo-nazi activity since Israel allowed these Russians into the country. We won’t even discuss the filth they bring with them.
Would love to give benefit of the doubt on both sides. Even if nothing justifies the guard’s words fully, I’d like to know what set him off.
And, in case “UncleMo” is wrong and he is Jewish, i would want an opportunity for dialogue instead of fire and forget.