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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Israeli journalist attacked by right-wing youths in Jerusalem’s Old City ahead of flag march; 5 said arrested
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleHaaretz reporter Nir Hasson was attacked by right-wing youths while reporting in the Old City of Jerusalem ahead of the Jerusalem Day Flag March, the news outlet reports.
According to Haaretz, Hasson was knocked to the ground by several assailants and kicked until Border Police officers intervened.
Channel 12 reports five suspects arrested.
כתב ״הארץ״ ניר חסון מגונן על עיתונאי ומוכה בעצמו בעיר העתיקה בירושלים
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The attack is one of several attempts by National Religious youth to prevent journalists from filming them ahead of the annual flag march later today. An Arab photojournalist sustained a minor cut on his forehead earlier after he was shoved by a police officer.
Sam Sokol contributed to this report.
The Times of Israel Community.