Stormy Dispute: Two Suspects Attacked Police at the Beach, Who Fired Warning Shots

Over the weekend, a report was received about a disturbance and an attack on inspectors at Me Ami Beach in Ashdod. Municipal inspectors located suspects, a riot broke out, and police were called. During the response, inspectors and officers were attacked, and the officers were forced to use crowd dispersal measures, including warning shots after one felt in real danger. Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of attacking police and inspectors, and several officers and inspectors were lightly injured.

Over the weekend, a report was received at the police hotline about a disturbance and an attack on inspectors at Me Ami Beach in Ashdod. Municipal inspectors arrived at the scene, located several suspects, and a riot broke out. Police were called to handle the incident, during which inspectors and officers working to maintain public order and detain those involved were attacked. The officers were required to use crowd dispersal measures, including warning shots, after one officer felt in real danger due to the violence directed at the forces. Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of attacking police and inspectors and were transferred for questioning at the Ashdod station. As a result of the incident, several officers and inspectors were lightly injured and received medical treatment. The Ashdod station commander, Superintendent Ronen Amram, stated that this is a serious incident of violence against police and inspectors who were performing their duty, and that the forces were forced to use measures to gain control and arrest those involved.