The Israeli police internal investigations unit (Mahash) has summoned four officers for a hearing over their alleged involvement in the assault of attorney Saleh Naama last May, according to a report. The father of Naama, senior attorney Khalil Naama, told N12 that the family has evidence that more than four officers took part, accusing them of illegal entry, assault, and a cover-up.
At 18:11 Jerusalem tonight, The Zioneer reported that the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) had summoned four officers for a hearing over the suspected assault of attorney Saleh Naama in May. Reports from ynet and N12 indicated that two of the officers may face criminal prosecution. At the same time, senior attorney Khalil Naama, Saleh's father, went public with accusations that police illegally entered his home, assaulted his son, fabricated evidence, and covered up the incident. He claimed to have evidence that more than four officers were involved.
The father's allegations, also published at 18:11 Jerusalem, included a statement that 'the truth has begun to come to light.' He welcomed the summons but insisted that the number of officers involved was higher. The summons marks the first formal step in the investigation, which was transferred to Mahash after the incident in May.
The case has drawn attention to police conduct and the internal oversight mechanism. As The Zioneer reported, the father's accusations are part of the same thread of reports that emerged tonight.
It remains unclear whether the father's evidence of additional officers will be corroborated or lead to further summonses. No charges have been filed, and the investigation continues.
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