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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Police use ‘skunk,’ water cannons to disperse rally for hostages, as Jerusalem protesters surround Ben Gvir
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Violent clashes between police and activists erupt at a Jerusalem protest calling for the release of hostages held by terror groups in Gaza since October 7 are seen in videos circulating on social media.
Protesters overturn garbage cans, light fires and set off fireworks and block traffic, according to police.
Hebrew media reports that police used water cannons and foul-smelling “skunk spray” in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
One video filmed on Azza Street near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private home shows an officer lunge at a protester after he shouts something indistinguishable at police forces.
תיעוד נוסף של תקיפת מפגין על ידי קצין משטרה.
רחוב עזה, ירושלים, 24/04/24 pic.twitter.com/mEma9Md1xd
— אלימות ישראל (@Alimut_Israel) April 24, 2024
Another video shows demonstrators surrounding the car of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, with the far-right minister waving as he is ushered to his car by security amid angry chants.
טירוף ברחוב המלך ג'ורג: השר בן גביר יצא ממוזיאון האמנות, מאות מפגינים הסתערו עליו ועל רכבו pic.twitter.com/xljDu39yhq
— יואלי ברים yoeli brim (@yoeli_brim) April 24, 2024
Police arrest at least four protesters for disorderly conduct, according to local media reports, which follows the release of a Hamas propaganda video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, held captive by the terror group since October 7.
Channel 12 News reports that one of those arrested is a close friend of Goldberg-Polin.
The Times of Israel Community.