Police Investigation into Mitzpe Jericho Incident Transferred to Lahav 433
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Three suspects in an incident involving police at Mitzpe Jericho were released to house arrest as the investigation was transferred to the elite Lahav 433 unit. The case became complicated when MK Yitzhak Kroizer accused officers of assaulting him and refusing to take his complaint. Kroizer alleges a politically motivated "witch hunt" by the legal advisor, a claim echoed by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who demanded an immediate and fair investigation.
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- Three suspects in the Mitzpe Jericho incident were released to house arrest.
- The investigation into the Mitzpe Jericho incident has been transferred to Lahav 433.
- MK Yitzhak Kroizer accused police of assaulting him and refusing his complaint.
- Kroizer claims the investigation is a politically motivated "witch hunt" by the legal advisor.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir supports Kroizer's call for an immediate and fair investigation.
- The police maintain the initial investigation was professional and thorough.
Three suspects involved in an altercation with police officers at Mitzpe Jericho have been released to house arrest, as the investigation is transferred to the Lahav 433 unit. The decision to move the case follows a request from the head of the Police Investigations and Intelligence Department. The incident began on October 2nd when officers pursuing a minor settler's vehicle encountered a group of settlers during a prayer service. Authorities allege some individuals attempted to prevent the minor's arrest and clashed with the police.
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer has become central to the unfolding drama. He reportedly approached the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) with claims against the officers, alleging they refused to take his complaint. Kroizer contends he was attacked by officers, suffering a broken rib, and that the subsequent investigation is a politically motivated "witch hunt" orchestrated by the legal advisor. He accused the legal advisor of selectively enforcing the law and attempting to frame him as the suspect instead of the victim.
Kroizer further criticized the speed at which his case is being handled compared to other MKs, suggesting a bias against right-wing politicians. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir echoed these sentiments, demanding an immediate and equitable investigation into the incident. Ben-Gvir stated that while most police officers are heroes, any officer found to have acted violently or unlawfully, especially against an elected official, must be held accountable. He also questioned the legal advisor's authority to initiate an investigation into an MK so rapidly and vowed to work towards her removal from office.
The police stated that the investigation was professionally and thoroughly conducted by the officers at the Ma'ale Adumim station, who have the full backing of their commander. The transfer to Lahav 433 is intended to ensure the investigation's integrity and thoroughness, with all collected evidence to be handed over.
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