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Shas lawmaker blasts police over violent dispersal of Jerusalem Faction protest
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 17, 2026
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Yinon Azoulay of Shas condemned police violence during the dispersal of a Jerusalem Faction protest on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak. Police said five protesters were arrested and eight needed medical treatment, while the faction accused officers of brutal force and demanded intervention.
- 01Azoulay said police "crossed every red line" during the Bnei Brak protest dispersal.
- 02He condemned footage showing Lt. Cmdr. Yuval Shavit dragging a protester and tearing his pants.
- 03The Jerusalem Faction blocked Highway 4 over arrests of yeshiva students who refused enlistment summonses.
- 04Police said five protesters were arrested and eight received medical treatment.
- 05Azoulay urged Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levy to stop the violence immediately.
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