Politics · Other · 10 hrs ago
Police probe alleged roles of lawmaker and party CEO in suspect’s escape
An investigation into an October 1 riot in the Mitzpe Yeriho settlement in the central West Bank concerns the escape of a suspect in violence against Palestinians.
Police had chased a car carrying three masked settlers suspected of attacking a nearby Palestinian village.
One suspect was detained, but a crowd surrounded the police car, and he escaped.
Police evidence and testimony reportedly indicate that Yitzhak Kroizer, a lawmaker, hit an officer, while Itiel Neiman, the CEO of the Otzma Yehudit party, pulled an officer to the ground.
Two officers were hospitalized, and the escaped suspect remains at large.
Senior police officers are seeking an investigation into alleged assault, interference with police work and help in the escape, but reportedly fear political ties could affect the case.
The case is expected to be reviewed by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Police are investigating allegations that lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer and Otzma Yehudit CEO Itiel Neiman helped a suspect escape during a riot in the West Bank on October 1.
The suspect, who was detained after police chased a car carrying three masked settlers, remains at large.
Two officers were hospitalized after rioters surrounded a police car and the suspect escaped.
Senior police officers are calling for Kroizer and Neiman to be investigated, while reportedly fearing the case could be mishandled because of their ties to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
The case is expected to be reviewed by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
- Who
- Lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer and Otzma Yehudit CEO Itiel Neiman are accused of assaulting officers and helping a suspect escape.
- What
- Police are investigating their alleged roles in a riot that disrupted an arrest.
- When
- The riot took place on October 1. The investigation is ongoing.
- Where
- Mitzpe Yeriho, a settlement in the central West Bank.
- Why
- Police had chased three masked settlers suspected of attacking a neighboring Palestinian village; the sources do not state a motive for the alleged actions of Kroizer or Neiman.
Senior police officers
Itamar Ben Gvir
Investigation
Senior police officers
Senior police officers are demanding Kroizer and Neiman be investigated for allegedly assaulting officers, disrupting police work and helping a suspect escape.
Itamar Ben Gvir
Ben Gvir expressed support for the rioters and accused police of using excessive force to disperse them.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Police chased a car carrying three masked settlers suspected of attacking a neighboring Palestinian village and detained one of them in Mitzpe Yeriho.
Rioters surrounded the police car, and the detained suspect escaped during the clash.
Two officers were hospitalized, and the suspect remained at large.
Senior police officers are calling for Kroizer and Neiman to be investigated; the case is expected to be reviewed by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
- Suspect
- Still at large
- Officers hospitalized
- 2
- Location
- Mitzpe Yeriho, central West Bank
- Lawmaker
- Yitzhak Kroizer
- Party CEO
- Itiel Neiman
- Expected review
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara
Sources
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