Hundreds gather for funeral of Ethiopian Israeli shot dead by police

Hundreds gathered at a cemetery in Holon for the funeral of an Israeli of Ethiopian descent who was shot dead by police.

Authorities say 24-year-old Yehuda Biadga charged at officers with a knife, leading them to shoot him twice in the chest. However, relatives are accusing police of using excessive force and said Biadga had mental health issues.

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