Jewish Power Official Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Police Officer
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
A senior Otzma Yehudit official was questioned Sunday on suspicion of involvement in an incident where MK Yitzhak Kroizer allegedly assaulted a police officer in Mishor Yitzhak. Kroizer, who claims excessive force was used against him, was investigated last month for the same incident, which allegedly left an officer with a broken nose. Police believe evidence points to Kroizer's involvement, and he is being investigated under caution.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A senior Otzma Yehudit official is under investigation for alleged involvement in an assault on a police officer.
- MK Yitzhak Kroizer is also suspected of assaulting the officer during the same Mishor Yitzhak incident.
- The alleged assault occurred after a memorial service for fallen soldiers.
- Police sources claim the officer sustained a broken nose during the confrontation.
- Kroizer claims excessive force was used against him and has filed a complaint.
A senior official from the Otzma Yehudit party was questioned on Sunday under suspicion of involvement in an incident in Mishor Yitzhak where a Member of Knesset, Yitzhak Kroizer, allegedly assaulted a police officer. The official is suspected of extortion by threats, assault, obstructing a police officer, and interfering with investigative procedures.
Kroizer himself was investigated last month by Lahav 433, a special police unit, on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. The incident reportedly occurred after a memorial service for four fallen soldiers, including Kroizer's childhood friend. According to Kroizer's account, he was attempting to calm tensions and assist bereaved families when, after identifying himself as a Knesset member, excessive force was used against him, including blows, being thrown to the ground, and pepper spray in his eyes.
Conversely, police sources claim Kroizer assaulted an officer during the confrontation, resulting in the officer sustaining a broken nose. Following his police interrogation, Kroizer filed a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department, asserting full cooperation with investigators.
Police believe that investigative materials point to Kroizer's involvement in the Mishor Yitzhak incident. The Attorney General and State Prosecutor decided that Kroizer would be investigated under caution for assaulting a police officer.
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