National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a full public backing of the police officers who shot a suspect from Bethlehem who allegedly attempted to ram them with a vehicle. "A police officer who identifies mortal danger and acts to protect himself and his colleagues will receive my full backing," the minister said.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a statement Tuesday morning, June 16, granting full backing to police officers who shot a suspect from Bethlehem. The suspect, according to the minister, attempted to run over the officers with a vehicle. The incident is the latest in a series of attempted vehicle attacks against Israeli security forces in the West Bank. As The Zioneer has reported, Ben Gvir has consistently advocated for a tough line on security and full support for police and military personnel in life-threatening encounters. No casualty figures or details on the suspect's condition have been released.
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