Israel Police Chief Denies Ordering Violence Against Haredi Protesters Amid Feud
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy denied allegations made by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir that he ordered excessive violence against haredi protesters. The dispute escalated after protests on Thursday turned violent, injuring officers and demonstrators. Ben-Gvir claims Levy wanted to "see blood" and used excessive force, while police called the accusations "baseless" and "outrageous." Police leadership has urged Ben-Gvir to retract his statements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police Commissioner Danny Levy denied ordering excessive violence against haredi protesters.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Levy of ordering "severe and heightened violence" and wanting to "see blood."
- The dispute follows protests on Thursday that turned violent, injuring officers and demonstrators.
- Police called Ben-Gvir's allegations "baseless, entirely unfounded and outrageous."
- Police leadership urged Ben-Gvir to retract his accusations, stating they harm the force.
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