After being prevented from filing a complaint: MK Kroizer's appeal to the Attorney General

MK Yitzhak Kroizer (Otzma Yehudit) sent a sharp letter to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and the State Attorney, claiming he was prevented from filing a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) after allegedly being attacked by police officers during a memorial service at Mitzpe Yericho. Kroizer asserts he was told that a directive came from above, originating from the Attorney General, not to accept his complaint. He demands answers and threatens to petition the High Court of Justice.

MK Yitzhak Kroizer (Otzma Yehudit) sent a sharp letter to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Isman, claiming he was prevented from filing a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash). This follows an incident in which, according to him, he was attacked by police officers during a memorial service at Mitzpe Yericho. In the letter, sent yesterday (Tuesday), Kroizer claims he went on his own initiative to Mahash offices to file a complaint against officers who allegedly attacked him and caused him injuries. After nearly four hours of waiting, he was told that a directive had been received not to accept his complaint, and from an inquiry he conducted, he was informed that it originated from the Attorney General. The complaint also concerns violence used against civilians and bereaved families during the memorial service for four fallen soldiers, including his childhood friend Aviad Neiman, may God avenge his blood. Kroizer raises concerns about harm to the investigation of the truth and claims that a delay in accepting the complaint could lead to the loss of vital evidence, such as footage from body cameras. He demands three immediate steps: an instruction to Mahash to accept the complaint within 48 hours, an order to preserve evidence, and an official response on whether a directive was given not to accept the complaint. Kroizer clarifies that he is not seeking special treatment, but his basic right as a citizen, and threatens to petition the High Court of Justice if his demands are not met.