Commentator Avi Moskov accused Israeli police of using excessive force, including beating protesters and throwing grenades, during protests against Rabbi Friedman's faction, with the stated aim of deterring future demonstrations, according to an unverified social media post.
Avi Moskov, a commentator, published an unverified message on social media Wednesday morning alleging that Israeli police used excessive force against protesters opposing the faction of Rabbi Friedman. Moskov claimed that police beat protesters, threw stun grenades at their faces, and used batons with the intent of making them afraid to protest again. The claim is a single-source allegation; police have not yet commented. The Zioneer has previously covered several incidents of police dispersing Haredi protests using force, including stun grenades and arrests, but Moskov's allegation of a deliberate policy of beatings and deterrence is new and uncorroborated.
2 developments
- DevelopingSenior police sources defend use of force against Haredi protesters, say blocking major road crossed red line
- StrongJournalist Yishai Cohen accuses police of selective, violent enforcement against Haredi protesters
- DevelopingPolice declare Haredi protest illegal, move to disperse rioters
- StrongVideo shows police clashing with Haredi protesters in Abu Kabir; one arrested
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