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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 350

Solomon Tekah

Family members and supporters of Solomon Tekah protest while Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Zayed Falah and the the policeman accused of fatally shooting Solomon Tekah visit the scene in Kiryat Haim where he was killed, December 15, 2022. (Shir Torem/Flash90)
May 19, 2024, 1:31 pm
Police investigators appeal acquittal of officer in Soloman Tekah killing
Department for Internal Police Investigations says officer violated warning shot procedures, and acquitting him would create ‘real potential to endanger life in the future’
By Jeremy Sharon
Family members and supporters of Solomon Tekah protest as Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Zaid Falah and the policeman accused of negligent manslaughter in Tekah's death visit the scene of the incident in Haifa, December 15, 2022. (Shir Torem/Flash90)
April 2, 2024, 8:51 pm
Police officer in slaying of Ethiopian-Israeli youth acquitted of negligent manslaughter
Court finds police officer’s life was endangered by Solomon Tekah, that the warning shot he fired was a reasonable action, and that he acted in self-defense
By Jeremy Sharon
Family and friends mourn at the funeral of Solomon Tekah, in Kiryat Haim, on July 2, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 14, 2022, 9:47 am
Police to pay NIS 1.8 million to family of Ethiopian-Israeli teen killed by cop
2019 fatal shooting of Solomon Tekah, 19, drew large protests amid accusations of police brutality, discrimination against Israelis of Ethiopian descent
By ToI Staff
Family members and supporters attend a ceremony in memory of 19-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli, Solomon Tekah who was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer on in Kiryat Haim, July 10, 2019. (Flash90)
February 18, 2021, 5:41 am
Cop who killed Ethiopian-Israeli teen ruled unfit for public service
Unnamed officer, who is still on trial, was set to be transferred to fire department, but civil service commissioner vetoes move
By ToI Staff
Police Commissioner Yaacov Shabtai (3R) and Deputy Public Security Minister Gadi Yevarkan (C) meets with the family of Solomon Tekah on February 12,2021 (Israel Police)
February 12, 2021, 5:17 pm
Police chief transfers cop who killed Ethiopian-Israeli teen to fire department
After meeting family of Solomon Tekah, whose killing in 2019 sparked nationwide protests, Shabtai backs off decision to reinstate officer to police service, calls for restraint
By ToI Staff
Ethiopian-Israelis and supporters demonstrate against police violence and discrimination following the death of 19-year-old Solomon Tekah, who was shot and killed in Haifa by an off-duty police officer; Jerusalem, July 15, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 11, 2021, 9:07 pm
Police reinstate officer who killed Ethiopian-Israeli teen in 2019; family fumes
Cop was accused of recklessly killing Solomon Tekah, sparking nationwide protests; family voices ‘shock and astonishment’ over his return to force
By ToI Staff
Police detain protesters at a rally against police violence following the death of 19-year-old Solomon Tekah in Tel Aviv, July 3, 2019. (Neuberg/Flash90)
January 27, 2021, 8:08 pm
High Court: Police can only demand ID cards if ‘reasonable suspicion’
Court orders law enforcement to submit new regulations specifying when officers can ask for IDs, after petition charging discrimination against people of Ethiopian origin, Arabs
By Sue Surkes
People hold a rally in memory of George Floyd and against racism, at Rabin square in Tel Aviv, on June 7, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
June 11, 2020, 6:38 am
As world roils, Ethiopian-born minister leads ‘wake up’ call on racism in Israel
Many black Israelis say they see a reflection of their own struggle in Floyd protests. Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata says Israel must, and can, become a beacon of progress
By Sam Sokol
Screen capture from video of a police officer on trial for the negligent homicide of an Ethiopian-Israeli teen. (Walla news)
May 17, 2020, 9:48 pm
Cop who shot Ethiopian-Israeli broke rules by firing at ground, says prosecutor
Police Internal Investigations Department tells hearing on death of Solomon Tekah that warning shots are only to be fired in the air
By ToI Staff
Footage of the arrest of a man of Ethiopian origin who was later mocked and disparaged in a police WhatsApp group, broadcast 24 February 2020 (Screen grab/Kan)
February 24, 2020, 6:39 pm
Police transfer officers after report on racism toward Ethiopian-Israelis
Officers at Kiryat Malachi station laugh about injuries to detainee; Erdan: All involved must be disciplined; MK calls for legal action
By ToI Staff
Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut at a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 18, 2020, 2:11 am
Supreme Court president cracks down on grandstanding judges
Esther Hayut orders a judge to explain his impromptu press conference, days after ordering inquiry into another who appeared to mock defendant
By ToI Staff
Worka and Wbjig Tekah hold a picture of their son Solomon Tekah, 19, who was killed by an off duty police officer, at their home in the Israeli city of Haifa, on July 3, 2019. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
February 4, 2020, 1:52 pm
Policeman who killed Ethiopian-Israeli teen charged with negligent homicide
Prosecutors accept cop’s claim he and family members were attacked by group, but say he was wrong to fire at ground rather than in the air, leading ricochet to hit Solomon Tekah
By ToI Staff
An Israeli woman holds a poster of Solomon Tekah, a young man of Ethiopian origin who was killed by an off-duty police officer, as members of the Israeli Ethiopian community block the main entrance to Jerusalem on July 2, 2019 to protest his killing. (MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)
November 19, 2019, 1:19 pm
Cop who killed Ethiopian-Israeli teen faces softened indictment
Police investigation backs suspect’s claim that his life was endangered; family seethes at downgraded charge
By ToI Staff and Agencies
State Prosecutor Shai Nitzan speaks at a Justice Ministry conference in Tel Aviv, on November 4, 2019. (Flash90)
November 18, 2019, 11:25 pm
State prosecutor given 24-hour security as fateful decisions loom
Guards reportedly posted outside Shai Nitzan’s home, as charges expected in coming days against cop who shot Ethiopian teen, and prime minister in corruption cases
By ToI Staff
Ethiopian-Israeli Solomon Tekah, who was shot dead by an off-duty policeman in Kiryat Haim on June 30, 2019. (Courtesy)
November 18, 2019, 9:19 pm
Cop who killed Ethiopian-Israeli to face softened charge Tuesday — report
Expected announcement of negligent homicide charge likely to reignite widespread protests of discrimination against community
By ToI Staff and Agencies
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