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Police officer who kicked Haredi protester’s head questioned and released
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
75% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · 2 days ago
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What happened
A police officer filmed kicking a Haredi protester’s head was questioned by Internal Investigations and released, while another video review found no offense. The case stems from violent police clashes during protests in Bnei Brak over arrests of draft evaders, as Haredi demonstrations continue nationwide.
- 01Officer filmed kicking a protester was questioned and released without restrictions.
- 02Investigators found no suspicion in a separate dragging-and-clothing-tearing video.
- 03The probe followed videos from Bnei Brak protests last Wednesday.
- 04Ultra-Orthodox extremists blocked Prison 10 over arrests of draft evaders.
- 05Ben Gvir considered firing violent officers, while Danny Levy backed commanders.
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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago
Police officer who kicked Haredi protester’s head questioned and released
Now 14Right · Hebrew9 hours ago
Police officer filmed kicking Haredi protester’s head is questioned by internal affairs
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew9 hours ago
Police officer investigated over alleged assault on ultra-Orthodox protester on Geha Road
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew10 hours ago
Officer Who Kicked Haredi Protester Questioned by Police Internal Affairs
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