Israeli Lawmaker to Be Questioned Under Warning Over Alleged Assault
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israeli lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit will be investigated under caution for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a memorial event. Kroizer claims police used excessive force against him and bereaved families while he was trying to calm a dispute. The police are investigating a report of an officer suffering a broken nose, with video evidence showing Kroizer involved in the commotion. Kroizer has filed a complaint alleging political motives behind the investigation.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- MK Yitzhak Kroizer will be investigated under caution for allegedly assaulting a police officer.
- The incident occurred during a memorial event for fallen soldiers.
- Kroizer claims police used unreasonable force against him and bereaved families.
- Police are investigating a report of an officer suffering a broken nose.
- Video footage reportedly shows Kroizer involved in the commotion.
- Kroizer alleges political motives behind the investigation.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Prosecutor Amit Isman have decided that Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer of the Otzma Yehudit party will be investigated under caution on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. The incident reportedly occurred during a memorial event for fallen soldiers.
Kroizer claims he was attempting to de-escalate a confrontation between police and bereaved families at the memorial for Aviad Neiman, a childhood friend. He stated that he identified himself as a Knesset member and tried to calm the situation, but police allegedly used unreasonable force against him and others present. Exclusive footage of the event was broadcast by Channel 14.
The police confirmed they are investigating a claim that an officer was attacked and suffered a broken nose during the event. According to police, video evidence shows Kroizer as part of the commotion, and if his involvement in an assault is proven, they will seek approval to question him. Kroizer himself has filed a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash), alleging that police used excessive force against him and others.
In a letter to the Police Commissioner, Kroizer argued that one-sided leaks of information could prejudice the investigation and public opinion before facts are verified. He suspects an abuse of authority for political reasons aimed at harming him.
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