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Saturday, July 29, 2023
Rights group blasts police for probing signs of officers who used excessive force
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The Association for Civil Rights in Israel tears into police for announcing the opening of an investigation into the publication of signs that featured photos and names of officers who allegedly used excessive force against anti-overhaul protesters.
“There is no basis for harassing protesters for waving signs that tell the truth. Instead of harassing demonstrators and trying to harm freedom of expression, police would be better served ensuring that its officers don’t again employ cruel and sadistic violence [against protesters],” says ACRI’s Avner Pinchuk.
ולמרות הודעת המשטרה, השלטים עדיין נישאים בהפגנה בקפלן.
במקביל בוצעה פניה לפרקליטות שאחראית על עבירות של חופש ביטוי, לא במקרה, כי פשוט לא סומכים על המשטרה. pic.twitter.com/XDORTbdXTI— Josh Breiner (@JoshBreiner) July 29, 2023
Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calls the signs a “red line” and expresses his backing for the officers pictured in the posters.
The Times of Israel Community.