Otzma Yehudit Officials Accused of Aiding Suspect's Escape from Police
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Police are investigating Yitzhak Kroizer and Itiel Neiman of the Otzma Yehudit party for allegedly assaulting officers and helping a suspect escape during an October 1 riot in Mitzpe Yeriho. Two officers were hospitalized, and the suspect remains at large. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, whose party members are involved, supported the rioters and criticized police actions. Kroizer and Neiman deny the allegations, with Kroizer claiming he was assaulted by officers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Otzma Yehudit lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer and CEO Itiel Neiman are under police investigation.
- They are accused of assaulting officers and helping a suspect escape arrest on October 1.
- Two police officers were hospitalized during the riot in Mitzpe Yeriho.
- Minister Itamar Ben Gvir supported the rioters and criticized police actions.
- Kroizer and Neiman deny the allegations, with Kroizer claiming he was assaulted.
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