Ashdod Police Detain Hasidic Man by Mistake During Maintenance Case Search

In Ashdod, police detained a Hasidic man from the Gur community on Jerusalem Boulevard after mistakenly identifying him during a search for a suspect in a child support case. Witnesses reported that officers used significant force, handcuffing the man by his hands and feet, causing him injury. The man reportedly tried to leave when asked to stop, leading to the escalation. Authorities explained that the man did not identify himself out of fear of being registered as a draft dodger, which contributed to the confrontation. The police later confirmed the identification was an error and released the man at the scene. The incident is under investigation, and lessons will be drawn from it, according to police statements.