Police Watchdog Probes Alleged Brutality Against Haredi Protesters
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Police Investigations Department is probing alleged police brutality against Haredi protesters at the Geha Interchange a week ago, with footage showing officers using batons. Around 10 protesters were hospitalized, and some sustained head injuries. Police reported two officers were injured during the demonstration. Protesters are now being called to give testimony.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police watchdog investigating alleged officer violence against Haredi protesters at Geha Interchange.
- Footage shows officers striking demonstrators with batons during the protest.
- About 10 protesters were hospitalized with mild to moderate injuries.
- Two police officers were injured during the demonstration.
- Protesters are being summoned to provide testimony to investigators.
The Police Investigations Department (PID) has launched an investigation into suspected violence against protesters during a demonstration by extremist Haredi Jews at the Geha Interchange about a week ago. Footage from the event appears to show police officers striking demonstrators with batons. Approximately 10 protesters were evacuated to hospitals with mild to moderate injuries, and some videos show individuals bleeding from their heads. The police reported that one officer sustained a head injury from stones thrown by protesters, and another suffered broken ribs. In the past 24 hours, protesters have been summoned to provide testimony at the PID's offices.
