Published: 25 August 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Investigation launched after senior police officer punches protesters (Jerusalem Post)
The officer claims that he was attacked by the protesters; Justice ministry says it will probe the incident, which was caught on film; police block unauthorised march
Israeli police release over 20 arrested in mass anti-Netanyahu protests (Haaretz)
Justice Ministry unit to probe alleged attack by policeman; hearing set for request to extend detention of three protesters, including one suspected of punching officer
New clip shows cops striking female protester, amid outrage over rally violence (Times of Israel)
Majority of detainees in Saturday’s demonstration released; furious police reject suggestion by opposition’s Moshe Ya’alon that they should read book on Nazi war crimes
Anti-Netanyahu protests show no sign of letting up, and police are losing patience (Haaretz)
During the most recent protest, the officers' tolerance for provocations and shouts was low and they used much more force than usual
Photo: Police officers scuffle with demonstrators at a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on August 22 (Oren Ziv)
