Israeli Policeman Suspended After Throwing Chareidi Cameraman To The Floor

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JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli Public Security minister Amir Ohana promised Monday to keep a close tab on police brutality against Chareidim and to take steps to curb it. On the same night a policeman shoved a Chareidi cameraman to the ground while he was taking photographs of the demonstration against the closure of Chareidi neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Footage of the violent attack was taken by another person standing at the scene and the minister saw it and decided to act.

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The cameraman, Meir Kakon, was treated at the scene but said the next day that he was still suffering from a headache.

Just minutes after journalist Ariel Elharar posted the clip, the minister tweeted him back:

“Hi Ariel, thanks for bringing to our attention. The policeman has been located. The matter will be treated with the full severity of the law. I will report the conclusion.”

The policeman was later suspended from active duty until the matter has been clarified by the police internal investigations. He is the second policeman to be suspended this week after a policeman punched a protester in the face Saturday night when he was asked why he wasn’t wearing a mask. The protester filed a formal complaint against the policeman Monday. He told Israeli site Kikar Hashabat that “it was such a strong blow that I felt immediate swelling. I’m still suffering from headaches and dizziness. It’s not a nice feeling and I’m also traumatized from the experience.”

Meanwhile on the other side of town…..a 2000-person illegal demonstration outside the prime minister’s residence against the government goes on without any police intervention whatsoever. Minister Ohana still needs to learn the matter of selective enforcement against Chareidim:

 

 

 

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lazy-boy
lazy-boy
3 years ago

Israeli police are NOT known for their tact or gentleness…..