United Arab List Candidate Assaulted by Police in Nazareth
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
The United Arab List's Nazareth branch reported that their candidate, Dr. Abdul Karim Azzam, was assaulted by a police officer on Monday in Nazareth. The incident occurred while Azzam and activists were distributing campaign flyers. A video shows Azzam being pushed after he objected to a police officer's alleged support for Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. A police response is being sought.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- United Arab List candidate Dr. Abdul Karim Azzam was allegedly assaulted by a police officer in Nazareth.
- The incident occurred on Monday while Azzam was distributing campaign flyers.
- A video appears to show a police officer pushing Azzam.
- Azzam reportedly objected to a police officer's alleged support for Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Police had attempted to prevent the distribution of campaign flyers.
The United Arab List's Nazareth branch reported that their candidate, Dr. Abdul Karim Azzam, was assaulted by a police officer on Monday while distributing campaign flyers in Nazareth with other activists. A video shared by the list shows Azzam being pushed by a police officer. According to individuals accompanying Azzam, police officers attempted to prevent the list's activists from distributing the flyers. During an argument with the officers, a female officer allegedly expressed support for Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. When Azzam objected, stating the police's actions were illegal, he was pushed by a male officer, as seen in the video. A reporter from Panet and Hala TV is seeking a response from the police regarding the incident.
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