Shabtai highlighted the critical role of the police in maintaining national social resilience amid growing disagreements and frustrations.
On June 13, a damages claim was filed by six arrested protesters regarding the use of “skunk” water by Jerusalem police to disperse a crowd during a May protest
"The police is effectively a militia at the service of Ben-Gvir, we insist that the amendment be appealed."
Netanyahu consulted with Religious Zionist Party and Otzma Yehudit leaders before their responses to Biden's plan, with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir threatening government dissolution.
According to the data, the average number of monthly police violence complaints increased by 45% in the first eight months of 2023 compared with the corresponding period in 2022.
Far-right ministers in Israel press Prime Minister Netanyahu for a Rafah invasion. Smotrich convenes Knesset meeting; Ben-Gvir meets Netanyahu amid hostage deal negotiations.
Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.
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