Ben Gvir Accuses Police Chief of Excessive Force Against Haredi Protesters
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accused Police Commissioner Daniel Levy of ordering excessive force against Haredi protesters and petitioned the High Court to lift an injunction preventing his interference in police operations. Levy denied the "baseless and outrageous" claims, calling them "delusional." The dispute centers on police actions at recent Haredi anti-enlistment demonstrations, where both protesters and police reported injuries. Ben Gvir alleges Levy is appeasing the opposition and has a history of biased enforcement.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accused Police Commissioner Daniel Levy of ordering harsh violence against Haredi protesters.
- Ben Gvir petitioned the High Court to cancel an injunction preventing his interference in police use of force.
- Police Commissioner Daniel Levy denied Ben Gvir's claims, calling them "baseless and outrageous."
- The dispute involves police actions at recent Haredi anti-enlistment demonstrations in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and near Bnei Brak.
- Dozens of Haredi protesters and several police officers reported injuries during recent demonstrations.
- Ben Gvir alleges Levy is appeasing the opposition and has a history of biased enforcement compared to other protest groups.
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