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Daughter in law of hostage dragged by police amid Jerusalem protest chaos

2 April 2024, 11:02 pm Edit
Ayala Metzger, whose father-in-law is held hostage in Gaza, is dragged from a playground by police during an anti-government protest outside the Prime Minister's home in Jerusalem on April 2, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Ayala Metzger, whose father-in-law is held hostage in Gaza, is dragged from a playground by police during an anti-government protest outside the Prime Minister's home in Jerusalem on April 2, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

A video appears to show Ayala Metzger, daughter-in-law of elderly hostage Yoram Metzger, being dragged by police amid scuffles between anti-government protesters and cops outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in Jerusalem.

Metzger was one of several people who sat down inside a playground across the street from Netanyahu’s abode who were dragged to the side by police, after authorities apparently demanded protesters clear the area.

The Walla news site reports that several protesters were detained for questioning, amid chaotic scenes.

Reports also indicate that police arrested one person suspected of throwing a burning torch at a mounted officer.

There is no comment from police on arrests or detentions.

Hebrew media reports also say a water cannon deployed by police to clear the protesters was stopped in its tracks by a protester who laid down under it for an extended period.

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