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Police Officer Injured in Violent Clash During Minor Arrest in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Neighborhood
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First reported by Walla · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
A minor's arrest in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan neighborhood triggered a violent riot by about 200 extremist ultra-Orthodox residents, injuring a police officer and damaging a police vehicle before order was restored.
- 01A minor suspected of car break-in was arrested in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan neighborhood.
- 02About 200 extremist ultra-Orthodox rioters attacked police and tried to free the detainee.
- 03Police officer was lightly injured and a police vehicle was damaged during the clashes.
- 04The crowd quickly escalated from verbal protests to violent physical attacks.
- 05Police restored order after a tense confrontation and took the suspect for investigation.
- 06Authorities condemned the attack and emphasized the seriousness of obstructing law enforcement.
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