8 Haredi protesters arrested in violent anti-draft demonstration were released from police custody, 7 under court restrictions.
Internal Security Minister said he was ‘appalled’ by violence against the police
By Noam (Dabul) Dvir
Eight protesters who were arrested Thursday at a haredi anti-draft demonstration in Jerusalem were released Friday, seven under restrictions.
Violent protest – Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg
Internal Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovich said he was appalled by the protesters’ violence which was also directed at police officers and promised that the rioters would be punished.
Thursday’s protest saw one officer moderately wounded and another five lightly wounded. Of the protesters, five sustained minor wounds. Continue Reading »
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