Commentator Accuses Police of Double Standard Against Haredim
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Haredi commentator Yishai Cohen accused Israeli police of using excessive force and exhibiting a double standard when dealing with the Haredi community. Speaking on Kikar HaShabbat, Cohen claimed that public and media reactions would be far more intense if non-Haredi individuals were involved in similar disturbances. His criticism highlights perceived disparities in law enforcement and media coverage concerning the Haredi population.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Commentator Yishai Cohen accused police of excessive force against Haredim.
- Cohen alleged a media and police double standard favoring non-Haredi communities.
- The criticism followed recent disturbances in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh.
- Cohen stated public outcry would be greater if non-Haredim were involved.
Yishai Cohen, a commentator for the Haredi news site Kikar HaShabbat, launched a strong criticism against the police following recent disturbances in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh. Cohen alleged that the police "pull the trigger too easily" when dealing with the Haredi community. He argued that if the individuals involved were not Haredi, the public outcry and media attention would be significantly greater, suggesting a "double standard" in how the police and media treat incidents involving the Haredi population.
Cohen's remarks were made during a live broadcast, where he expressed frustration over what he perceives as a lack of media coverage and a lenient approach by law enforcement when it comes to the Haredi sector. He implied that the media's silence or muted response to these specific incidents highlights a bias. The commentator's statements come amid ongoing discussions and scrutiny of police conduct in various communities across Israel.
