MAHASH investigates suspicions of violence against ultra-Orthodox

MAHASH has launched an investigation into suspicions of violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters following a demonstration on October 29 at the Gea interchange. Footage shows police beating protesters with batons. 10 participants were hospitalized, and two police officers were injured.

The Department for the Investigation of Police Misconduct (MAHASH) has initiated an investigation into suspicions of violence against demonstrators. The probe was prompted by events on October 29, when during a protest by ultra-Orthodox extremists at the Gea interchange, police were filmed beating protesters with batons. The footage shows demonstrators bleeding from the head. 10 participants were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from mild to moderate. Police reported two injured officers: one was hit in the head with a stone, the other suffered broken ribs.