Otzma Yehudit Director Questioned Over Settler Attack on Police

The incident began when police officers attempted to detain a minor driving without a license, who was also suspected of involvement in a violent assault. The suspect fled toward a memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers, leading to a clash between the police and participants. According to police, a crowd blocked a patrol car, damaged the vehicle, and facilitated the suspect's escape. Three officers were injured in the confrontation, including a YASAM special unit officer who suffered a broken nose and a patrol officer who sustained a broken arm.

Investigators suspect Neiman and Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer of participating in the brawl and interfering with the detention. According to Haaretz, Kroizer allegedly hit an officer, while Neiman grabbed an officer by the shirt and pulled him down. Kroizer, who was questioned under caution in October, denied the allegations, claiming he was attempting to de-escalate the situation when officers assaulted him, leaving him with a broken rib. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was also present at the scene and denied allegations of aggressive behavior.

Otzma Yehudit denounced the investigation as political persecution and selective enforcement by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The party claimed the legal system is targeting its leadership with record efficiency to harm the party, while ignoring similar actions by other politicians.