Israeli MK Kroizer to Be Investigated for Assaulting Police Officer
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Issman have decided to investigate MK Yitzhak Kroizer under caution for allegedly assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred during a confrontation with settlers in Mitzpe Jericho, where three officers were injured. Kroizer denies the allegations, claims he was the victim of police violence, and accuses the Attorney General of political persecution. The investigation will be handled by the Lahav 433 unit.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will investigate MK Yitzhak Kroizer for allegedly assaulting a police officer.
- The investigation stems from a confrontation in Mitzpe Jericho where three officers were injured.
- MK Kroizer denies the allegations and claims he was assaulted by police officers.
- Kroizer accuses the Attorney General of political persecution and a "witch hunt" before elections.
- The case will be transferred to the Lahav 433 unit for further investigation.
- Three other suspects in the incident were released to house arrest.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Issman have decided that MK Yitzhak Kroizer of the Otzma Yehudit party will be investigated under caution on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. The decision comes about a week and a half after an incident in which three officers were injured during a confrontation with settlers in Mitzpe Jericho. Kroizer denies any involvement in the incident and has filed a complaint against the officers themselves.
In response to the decision, MK Kroizer posted on social media, calling it a "political witch hunt" by the Attorney General and Boaz Balt, accusing them of "trampling political persecution" and "criminal exploitation of power." He claimed police attacked him and that instead of investigating his complaint, the Attorney General is trying to make the victim the suspect. Kroizer asserted the decision is politically motivated, made just before elections, while investigations into left-wing MKs are delayed. He vowed that the public would "speak its piece at the ballot box" on October 27, after which "all of you will be brought to justice."
Three suspects in the incident were released to house arrest. Following approval from the Attorney General and State Attorney, MK Kroizer will also be investigated. The case will be transferred to the Lahav 433 unit. Kroizer is suspected, along with Otzma Yehudit CEO Itaiel Neiman, of interfering with police activity during an arrest. The arrest occurred during a memorial for fallen soldiers from Mitzpe Jericho, one of whom, Aviad Neiman, is Itaiel's brother and a close friend of Kroizer. The two claim they did not act violently but expressed displeasure at an arrest being made during a memorial.
Kroizer also sought to file a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department, alleging physical violence by the officers. He stated the Attorney General instructed that his complaint not be taken. The commander of the Judea and Samaria Police District supported the investigators from the Ma'ale Adumim station, stating they performed their duties professionally and thoroughly, in accordance with the law.
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