Knesset Member Kroizer Denies Wrongdoing During Police Interrogation
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Knesset Member Yitzhak Kroizer appeared for police questioning on October 18 regarding alleged involvement in an assault on officers. Kroizer, who denies the charges, called the investigation politically motivated and claimed he was attacked himself during a memorial event. He stated he sustained injuries and was prevented from filing a complaint. The lawmaker also accused the government's legal advisor of selective enforcement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Knesset Member Yitzhak Kroizer was questioned by police on October 18.
- Kroizer is suspected of assaulting police officers in Mitzpe Jericho.
- The lawmaker claims he was attacked and injured during a memorial event.
- Kroizer alleges the investigation is politically motivated and selective.
- He was reportedly prevented from filing a complaint about his own alleged assault.
Knesset Member Yitzhak Kroizer of the Otzma Yehudit party arrived on Sunday, October 18, for questioning by the Lahav 433 police unit. Kroizer is suspected of involvement in an assault on police officers during clashes in the settlement of Mitzpe Jericho. Speaking before the interrogation, Kroizer told the media that he is being persecuted for political reasons and that authorities are trying to fabricate a criminal case against him shortly before elections. He described being violently attacked during a memorial ceremony for four friends, including the late Aviad Neiman. Kroizer stated he was punched in the face and ribs and kicked in the stomach, sustaining injuries and bruises. He claimed the assault occurred in front of his ten-year-old son. Kroizer also alleged that his attempt to file a complaint with the Police Investigations Department (Mahash) was blocked, despite waiting for four hours. He accused the government's legal advisor of "selective enforcement."
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