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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Police arrest 39 demonstrators in Tel Aviv; Ben Gvir: Cops have my full support
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Israelis block a road and clash with police as they protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, March 1, 2023. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
Police say they have arrested 39 protesters during demonstrations against the government in Tel Aviv.
Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who urged police to use force against “anarchists,” says the force has his full backing.
Police used stun grenades, water cannons and officers mounted on horses against demonstrators, wounding at least 11.
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