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Arab List Candidate Claims Police Assaulted Him in Nazareth
Abdul Karim Azzam, a candidate for the United Arab List in Nazareth, alleged he was assaulted by police while distributing campaign flyers. The police countered that Azzam and others verbally attacked officers and obstructed their work. Police also stated one individual falsely claimed to be a Knesset member.
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What happened
- 01Abdul Karim Azzam, a United Arab List candidate, accused police of assaulting him in Nazareth.
- 02The incident occurred while Azzam was distributing campaign flyers for his party.
- 03Police claim Azzam and others verbally attacked officers and obstructed their work.
- 04Police also allege one individual falsely identified himself as a Knesset member.
- 05The police stated they would continue to act firmly to maintain public order.
The police department vowed to continue enforcing public order.
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