United Torah Judaism Slams Police Violence at Protests, Citing 'Red Line Crossed'
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United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher strongly condemned police violence against protesters, calling it a "red line crossed." The criticism follows the release of footage showing injured demonstrators, including one with special needs. Asher has called on Police Inspector General Dani Levy to immediately summon the involved officers for a hearing.
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- United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher condemned police violence against protesters.
- Asher called the police actions a "red line that cannot be crossed."
- Footage showed injured demonstrators, including a young man with special needs.
- Asher demanded Police Inspector General Dani Levy summon officers for a hearing.
- The criticism comes despite Asher's opposition to road blockades.
Yaakov Asher, Chairman of the United Torah Judaism party and a Member of Knesset, has sharply criticized police conduct during recent demonstrations, calling the actions a "red line that cannot be crossed." Asher's condemnation follows the circulation of difficult footage showing injured and bleeding protesters, including a young man with special needs.
While Asher stated he fundamentally opposes road blockades, he emphasized that the violent images cannot be ignored. He described the scenes of protesters lying on the ground, injured and bleeding, as unacceptable.
In response to the documented incidents, Asher directly addressed Police Inspector General Dani Levy, demanding immediate action. He called for the officers involved in the alleged excessive force to be summoned for an immediate hearing, stating they acted unlawfully and with severe violence.
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