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Israel Police Chief Denies Ordering Violence Against Haredi Protesters Amid Feud

Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy denied allegations made by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir that he ordered excessive violence against haredi protesters. The dispute escalated after protests on Thursday turned violent, injuring officers and demonstrators.

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What happened

01Police Commissioner Danny Levy denied ordering excessive violence against haredi protesters.
02National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Levy of ordering "severe and heightened violence" and wanting to "see blood."
03The dispute follows protests on Thursday that turned violent, injuring officers and demonstrators.
04Police called Ben-Gvir's allegations "baseless, entirely unfounded and outrageous."
05Police leadership urged Ben-Gvir to retract his accusations, stating they harm the force.

Ben-Gvir claims Levy wanted to "see blood" and used excessive force, while police called the accusations "baseless" and "outrageous." Police leadership has urged Ben-Gvir to retract his statements.

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