Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer Summoned for Police Investigation Over Assault Allegations
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer was summoned for police investigation after Haaretz reported he assaulted an officer during an incident where a suspect escaped. The investigation was transferred to the National Fraud Investigations Unit. The incident involved Kroizer and Otzma Yehudit Director-General Yitiel Neiman allegedly aiding a suspect's escape and clashing with police, resulting in two injured officers. Both Kroizer and Neiman deny the accusations, and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly supported the protesters at the scene.
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- MK Yitzhak Kroizer summoned for police investigation over alleged assault on an officer.
- The investigation was transferred to the National Fraud Investigations Unit.
- Kroizer and Otzma Yehudit Director-General Yitiel Neiman allegedly aided a suspect's escape.
- Two police officers were injured during the confrontation.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly supported protesters at the scene.
- Kroizer and Neiman deny all allegations.
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer of the Otzma Yehudit party has been summoned for police questioning following a report by Haaretz alleging he assaulted a police officer. The investigation, initially handled by the Ma'ale Adumim station, has been transferred to the National Fraud Investigations Unit. Kroizer is expected to be questioned early next week. Findings will also be reviewed by the Police Internal Investigations Department for any potential claims of police misconduct against Kroizer.
The Haaretz report revealed that Kroizer and Otzma Yehudit party director-general Yitiel Neiman allegedly assisted a suspect in violence against Palestinians to escape from police custody and assaulted officers during the incident. The confrontation occurred approximately two weeks ago when Kroizer and Neiman were part of a crowd that clashed with police and blocked a police vehicle holding the suspect. Two officers were injured and hospitalized, one with a broken nose and the other with a suspected wrist fracture.
Both Neiman and Kroizer deny the allegations. According to the report, Neiman, who is also a candidate for Knesset, incited the crowd while blocking the police car and demanded the release of the suspect and the return of their confiscated phones. The suspect had been apprehended in a vehicle before the incident. Following the suspect's escape amid the chaos, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene. Sources indicate Ben-Gvir sided with the protesters and accused an officer of unnecessary force. The escaped suspect has not yet been apprehended.
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