Man Claims Police Beat Him Unprovoked, Denied Medical Care

A 37-year-old man, identified only as D, has filed a complaint with the Police Investigations Department (PID) alleging he was severely beaten by three plainclothes officers in tactical gear at Ashkelon beach on September 18. According to D's account, the incident began with an argument with a woman he was with, who then allegedly called friends who were police officers. Three men in tactical police uniforms arrived, and one of them, whom D recognized indirectly, pushed him and then all three began to assault him brutally, without identifying themselves or explaining their actions. D claims he was then handcuffed while still on the ground and beaten further. He was later taken to the Ashkelon police station, where he says he was held for hours, injured and bleeding, without medical attention, before his condition worsened and he was taken to a hospital. At the hospital, doctors diagnosed facial fractures, requiring surgery and two hospitalizations. D also reports vision problems and ongoing medical monitoring. His lawyer, Dmitry Dogman, stated that the officers "turned a personal matter into a criminal and unrestrained spree of violence" instead of de-escalating the situation. The Israel Police said that upon receiving the complaint, an investigation was opened and the material was transferred to the PID, thus they are prevented from commenting. The PID confirmed the case is under review.