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Israeli Police Mistakenly Assault Hasidic Man in Ashdod During Arrest Attempt
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 40 minutes ago
What happened
Israeli officers in Ashdod mistakenly assaulted and detained a Hasidic man while searching for a maintenance defaulter, later releasing him without apology or aid after confirming the error.
- 01Police in Ashdod mistakenly assaulted a Gur Hasidic man during a search for a maintenance defaulter.
- 02The man tried to flee due to his status as a military service absentee, prompting a chase and physical restraint.
- 03Officers used force causing torn clothes, broken glasses, and minor injuries to the man.
- 04After handcuffing him, police verified his identity and realized the error.
- 05Officers left the scene without identifying themselves or providing medical help.
- 06The incident occurred at Jerusalem Boulevard and Baal HaNes Street intersection in Ashdod's seventh district.
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