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Police officer who kicked Haredi protester’s head questioned and released
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 24, 2026
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 · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Police officer who kicked Haredi protester’s head questioned and released
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Police officer filmed kicking Haredi protester’s head is questioned by internal affairs
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Police officer investigated over alleged assault on ultra-Orthodox protester on Geha Road
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Officer Who Kicked Haredi Protester Questioned by Police Internal Affairs
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