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Ben-Gvir Slams Police Chief Over Handling of Haredi Protest
Hundreds of Haredim protested the detention of a yeshiva student for draft evasion at the Geha Interchange, leading to clashes with police, injuries on both sides, and road closures.
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What happened
- 01Hundreds of Haredim protested the detention of a yeshiva student, clashing with police and causing injuries.
- 02Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Police Commissioner Dany Levy of appeasing the left and acting against the Haredi community.
- 03Two Haredi protesters and a journalist sustained head injuries during the confrontation.
- 04Three police officers were injured, one with broken ribs and another hit by a stone.
- 05The protest occurred amid ongoing public controversy over the arrest of draft dodgers.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Police Commissioner Dany Levy for his handling of the protest, accusing him of appeasing the left. The police stated the protest involved severe disturbances, including stone-throwing. The incident highlights the ongoing public controversy over draft dodger arrests and adds a political layer to the dispute between the security minister and the police chief.
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