Two teens arrested during protest in support of Jewish murder suspects

Police say officers arrested two teenagers earlier today during a protest outside a Rishon Lezion court, where a remand hearing was underway for five Jewish youths suspected of murdering a Palestinian woman in the West Bank in October.

Dozens were protesting against the detention and alleged torture of the teens, whose remand was extended by four days.

The two men, aged 17 and 19, were arrested for disrupting public order, police say.

“Israel Police respects the right to protest, but will not allow disruption of public order or violence,” the police statement says.

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