National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a statement giving full backing to police officers who shot a suspect who allegedly tried to ram them at a police checkpoint. 'A police officer who identifies mortal danger and acts to protect himself and his colleagues will receive my full backing,' Ben Gvir said.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a statement early Tuesday, hours after the incident, expressing full support for police officers who shot a suspect from Bethlehem who allegedly attempted to ram them with a vehicle at a police checkpoint. 'Police officers are not targets, and whoever chooses to break through a police checkpoint and try to run over officers cannot expect them to stand idly by,' Ben Gvir said. The minister's statement is the first known official comment on the incident, which occurred late Monday. Details of the suspect's condition and the exact location of the checkpoint have not yet been released by police. The Zioneer has not yet independently verified the details of the incident. As The Zioneer previously reported, Ben Gvir has repeatedly backed police actions in confrontational situations, and this statement aligns with his established policy of full backing for officers who open fire under perceived mortal threat.
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