Police Violence in Bnei Brak: Investigations Unit Gathers Protestor Testimony
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israel's Police Investigations Department (MACHASH) is collecting testimonies from protestors alleging police brutality during a demonstration in Bnei Brak last Thursday, which resulted in 24 injuries. The complaints follow clashes where excessive force was reportedly used. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has also petitioned the High Court of Justice with claims of deliberate violence against Haredi protestors, which remain unproven.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Police Investigations Department is gathering testimony from protestors alleging police brutality.
- A protest in Bnei Brak last Thursday resulted in 24 injuries and claims of excessive force.
- The Fund to Combat the Draft Law is assisting protestors in filing complaints with MACHASH.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir petitioned the High Court alleging deliberate violence against protestors.
- Allegations include the Police Commissioner ordering violence and saying "I want to see blood."
Israel's Police Investigations Department (MACHASH) began collecting testimonies Tuesday from protestors who claim they were assaulted by police during a demonstration last Thursday in Bnei Brak. The protest, which saw 24 people injured, led to allegations of excessive force by officers. The complaints were filed following intense clashes at the Geha Junction protest, where accusations of disproportionate police action arose.
Organizers of the protest, led by the Fund to Combat the Draft Law, which opposes the arrest of yeshiva students, have been coordinating the filing of formal complaints with MACHASH in Tel Aviv, with legal counsel. According to the protest organizers, MACHASH contacted the complainants and summoned them for testimony the day after the first complaint was submitted. Testimony collection commenced Tuesday morning at the department's Tel Aviv offices.
Adding to the context, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir filed a petition to the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) on Monday, leveling serious accusations against the Police Commissioner. The petition alleges that the Commissioner instructed police commanders to use deliberate violence against the Haredi protestors, reportedly even using the phrase "I want to see blood." These claims, made within the petition, have not yet been proven.
The Fund to Combat the Draft Law stated, "We will take all actions to ensure full justice against the police officers who acted violently, and we hope the swift response will continue until justice is served."
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