A female undercover police detective was attacked during a protest on Highway 4 yesterday, requiring medical treatment, according to a report by Eli Hirshman on Channel 12, citing police spokesperson footage. The suspect's detention has been extended by a court.
A female undercover detective was assaulted yesterday during a Haredi protest on Highway 4, the latest in a wave of confrontations that have escalated tensions between security forces and demonstrators blocking major routes. The detective required medical treatment following the attack, and the suspect's remand was extended, according to Eli Hirshman's report for Channel 12 citing police spokesperson photographs. The identity of the suspect and the specific circumstances of the assault have not been released.
As The Zioneer reported, Highway 4 has been a flashpoint in recent weeks, with multiple protests and violent incidents tied to the arrest of military draft evaders. The Haredi protest movement has intensified, drawing undercover police operations and allegations of excessive force from both sides. The injured detective's condition was not detailed.
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