Arab List Candidate Claims Police Assaulted Him in Nazareth
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Abdul Karim Azzam, a candidate for the United Arab List in Nazareth, alleged he was assaulted by police while distributing campaign flyers. The police countered that Azzam and others verbally attacked officers and obstructed their work. Police also stated one individual falsely claimed to be a Knesset member. The police department vowed to continue enforcing public order.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Abdul Karim Azzam, a United Arab List candidate, accused police of assaulting him in Nazareth.
- The incident occurred while Azzam was distributing campaign flyers for his party.
- Police claim Azzam and others verbally attacked officers and obstructed their work.
- Police also allege one individual falsely identified himself as a Knesset member.
- The police stated they would continue to act firmly to maintain public order.
Abdul Karim Azzam, a candidate for the United Arab List in Nazareth, reported being assaulted by police officers. The incident occurred while Azzam was distributing campaign flyers for his party. He appeared on Hala TV to discuss the event.
In response, the police stated that during routine activity to maintain public safety and order in Nazareth, individuals in a video clip verbally attacked officers and obstructed their work while chanting political slogans. Police asked them to stop and leave the area. The police report also claims one individual falsely identified himself as a Knesset member to mislead officers. The police affirmed they would continue to act firmly to maintain security and order and would not permit harassment of officers on duty.
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