Israeli Lawmaker to Be Questioned by Police Over Alleged Assault on Officers
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer of the Otzma Yehudit party will be questioned by police on suspicion of assaulting officers two weeks ago near Jericho. Two officers were injured during the incident, which Kroizer claims was an escalation by police against him. Kroizer denies the accusations, stating he will file a complaint against the officers and will not use his immunity.
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- MK Yitzhak Kroizer will be questioned by police over suspicion of assaulting officers.
- The alleged assault occurred near Jericho two weeks ago after a memorial ceremony.
- Two police officers were injured during the incident.
- Kroizer denies the allegations, claiming he was attacked by police.
- He will not use his parliamentary immunity and plans to file a complaint.
- Kroizer alleges the investigation is a politically motivated attempt to frame him.
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer, representing the Otzma Yehudit party, is scheduled to be questioned by the Lahav 433 police unit on Sunday on suspicion of assaulting police officers. The alleged incident occurred approximately two weeks ago during a gathering in Nachalot, near Jericho, following a memorial ceremony for fallen IDF soldiers. The confrontation reportedly began between police and civilians at the site, resulting in injuries to two officers who were evacuated to a hospital.
Kroizer denies the allegations, stating that he was attacked by police with excessive force, including being beaten, thrown to the ground, and pepper-sprayed. He claims he approached the scene to de-escalate a confrontation between officers and bereaved families. Kroizer also stated that his complaint against the officers was refused by the Police Internal Investigations Department (MAHAZ) last week.
Following his police questioning, Kroizer announced he would file a complaint against the officers with MAHAZ. He confirmed he would not use his parliamentary immunity, stating, "I will appear for questioning with my head held high, cooperate, and will not rest until the whole truth comes to light. I have nothing to hide."
Kroizer suggested the investigation is a politically motivated maneuver by the Attorney General and the head of the police investigation department, Bezeq Blet, calling it "a corrupt political attempt to turn the victim into a suspect."
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