Israeli Lawmaker Suspected of Assaulting Police, Aiding Prisoner Escape

Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer and Itiel Neeman, CEO of the Otzma Yehudit party, are suspected of involvement in an assault on police officers and aiding a prisoner's escape. The incident allegedly occurred about a week and a half ago in Mizpe Yericho, where a suspect accused of attacking Palestinians managed to flee from a police vehicle. Two officers were injured and taken to the hospital, one with a broken nose and the other with a suspected broken hand.

According to police sources, dozens of people surrounded the police vehicle after officers arrested a suspect who had fled from a car carrying masked individuals. Neeman is suspected of leading the gathering and demanding the officers release the detainee, while Kroizer is accused of hitting one of the officers. During the commotion, the vehicle's tires were punctured, the officers were attacked, and the detainee escaped. The suspect has not yet been apprehended, according to a report in the newspaper "Haaretz."

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene. According to the officers' account, he stood with the crowd and accused one of them of using violence. Following these findings, senior police officials are demanding an investigation into Kroizer and Neeman, and the case is expected to be transferred to the Attorney General for a decision.

Kroizer has denied the allegations, claiming he was attacked by the officers. Neeman and Ben-Gvir have also denied the accusations against them. The police stated that the investigation is ongoing to uncover the truth and prosecute those involved.