Journalists' Union Slams Police Over Probe of Reporter Raviv Drucker

The Journalists' Union has sharply criticized the Israeli Police for summoning prominent investigative reporter Raviv Drucker for questioning, following a complaint filed by the Likud party. The complaint alleges Drucker was using his mobile phone while driving, based on a video circulating online.

The union, however, is not focused on whether a traffic violation occurred. Instead, they are questioning the police's decision to summon Drucker for an investigation, arguing that such cases typically result in a mailed fine, not a formal inquiry. They expressed concern that this unusual procedure against a critical journalist is intended to intimidate and deter him.

"This is a flawed decision by the police, intended to deter and harm a critical journalist," the union stated. They directly addressed the Police Commissioner, urging him to investigate the "unseemly cooperation" and prevent similar incidents.

The union's strong reaction raises questions about the police's motives. The core issue is why Drucker was summoned for an investigation in this specific instance, and whether the police would handle a similar situation involving any other citizen in the same manner. The union claims the motive is to deter a journalist, but the details surrounding the summons do not yet allow for a definitive conclusion on the police's reasoning.