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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Police chief: We are obligated to right to protest, cannot accept violence
Police chief Kobi Shabtai attends a police ceremony in Beit Shemesh, November 7, 2022. (Flash90)
Speaking at a police event, Commissioner Kobi Shabtai says of the criticism of the force’s conduct during yesterday’s demonstrations: “The right to protest is at the very soul of Israeli democracy, and police are obligated to this.”
However, he adds, “we cannot accept violence and widespread riots. And certainly, as commissioner, I can’t accept officers being attacked.”
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