Otzma Yehudit Director-General Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Police
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Otzma Yehudit director-general Itiel Ne'eman was questioned by police on suspicion of assaulting officers and obstructing justice during a clash at a memorial in Mitzpe Yeriho. The incident involved a crowd allegedly blocking police, injuring officers, and aiding a suspect's escape. The party called the investigation "political persecution" and contrasted the speed of action against them with that of other politicians. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was present at the scene and denied accusations of siding with the crowd against police.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Otzma Yehudit director-general Itiel Ne'eman questioned over alleged assault on police officers.
- Incident occurred during a memorial in Mitzpe Yeriho, involving a crowd and a suspect's escape.
- Police officers were injured, and a patrol car was damaged during the confrontation.
- Otzma Yehudit claims "political persecution" and "selective enforcement" by law enforcement.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was present and denied siding with the crowd.
- MK Yitzhak Kreuzer was previously questioned in connection with the same incident.
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