United Torah Judaism Slams Police Violence at Protests, Calls for Immediate Hearings
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United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher strongly condemned police violence at recent protests, citing footage of injured demonstrators, including one with special needs. Asher called the actions a "red line" and demanded Police Commissioner Dani Levy immediately summon the involved officers for a hearing. The criticism comes despite Asher's opposition to road blockades.
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- United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher condemned police violence against protesters.
- Asher cited footage of injured demonstrators, including one with special needs, as a "red line."
- He called for Police Commissioner Dani Levy to hold immediate hearings for officers involved.
- The criticism was made despite Asher's opposition to road blockades.
Yaakov Asher, Chairman of the United Torah Judaism party and a Knesset Member, has sharply criticized police conduct during recent demonstrations, stating that a "red line has been crossed." Asher's condemnation follows the circulation of disturbing footage showing injured and bleeding protesters, including an individual with special needs.
Despite his principled opposition to road blockades, Asher emphasized that the violent scenes cannot be ignored. He described the images of protesters lying on the ground, injured and bleeding, as unacceptable.
In response to the documented incidents, Asher directly appealed to Police Commissioner Dani Levy, demanding immediate action. He called for the officers involved in the alleged excessive force to be summoned for an immediate hearing, asserting their actions were contrary to law and involved severe violence.
