Haredi Groom Allegedly Choked by Military Police During Arrest
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
An organization called "Emet LeYaakov BeYisrael" is demanding an investigation into the alleged excessive force used by military police during the arrest of a Haredi groom in Modi'in. The groom was reportedly choked and assaulted in front of his wife, and his phone was confiscated. The organization also questions the legality of cellular tracking used to locate him and claims he was mistreated in detention.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Haredi groom was allegedly choked and assaulted by masked military police during his "seven blessings" week.
- The groom's wife reported believing he was kidnapped and called the Israeli police.
- The organization "Emet LeYaakov BeYisrael" is demanding a criminal investigation into the incident.
- The groom's phone was allegedly confiscated without authority.
- The legality of cellular tracking used to locate the groom is being questioned.
The organization "Emet LeYaakov BeYisrael" has urgently called for an investigation into the conduct of the military police during the arrest of a groom in Modi'in during his "seven blessings" week celebrations. According to the organization, masked military police officers allegedly assaulted the groom in front of his wife, using excessive force, including choking him.
The incident reportedly occurred as the newlyweds were descending from a bus to attend a "seven blessings" celebration. Three vehicles arrived, and plainclothes, masked military police officers allegedly emerged, attacked the groom, and arrested him. The organization claims the officers used excessive force, including dangerous choking, and did not identify themselves, present an arrest warrant, or inform the groom of the reason for his arrest or his rights.
"Emet LeYaakov BeYisrael" asserts that the manner of the arrest led the bride to believe her husband had been kidnapped, prompting her to call the Israeli police. The organization also claims the military police unlawfully confiscated the bride's personal phone, leaving her alone on the street. Furthermore, they suspect the groom was located using cellular tracking without a judicial warrant and are demanding an examination of the legality of this method.
The organization further alleges that mistreatment continued after the groom was transferred to a detention facility, claiming he was subjected to personal ridicule and denied a blanket and heating in cold conditions. Through their attorney, Nathan Rosenblatt, "Emet LeYaakov BeYisrael" has appealed to senior officials in the Military Police Investigation Unit (MPU), the IDF Manpower Directorate, and the Soldiers' Complaints Commissioner, demanding an independent criminal investigation into those involved, an examination of the legality of the tracking methods, and full disciplinary and criminal accountability.
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