Minister of Public Security: I watched police violence against Haredim - and my heart sank

July 15, 2020   

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana held a press conference this evening (Wednesday) in which he addressed the left-wing demonstrations in front of the Prime Minister's residence - and police violence against the Haredi public. Ohana stated: "What we saw yesterday is anarchy, agents of chaos seeking to sow panic and despair in the public.". This is the university that allows you to study from anywhere and at any time convenient for you. The minister added: "This is an ugly peak of incitement, slander and slander, even from elected officials. When an MK calls the government, which was elected by a majority of votes, 'illegitimate' he is calling for a rebellion. The incitement that preceded Rabin's assassination pales in comparison to the messages against Netanyahu." On police violence against the Haredi public - he said: "I want to strengthen my brothers in the Haredi sector. You sent me videos, and watching them made my heart sink. I am working to correct what needs to be corrected. There is no place for violent police officers in the Israel Police, and I expect that the cases will be handled with the full severity of the law by the commanders. "I am talking about the commanders because I do not trust the effectiveness of the Police Investigations Department. While still Minister of Justice, I approved a decision, against the position of the Attorney General, to establish a review committee for the Police Investigations Department. "I have seen many of you, my Haredi brothers, condemning the extremists who used epithets such as 'Nazis' towards the police. I am glad about that, this is not the way of the Haredi public. The police deserve all respect and appreciation. No one joined the police to enforce the Corona laws." He noted that within 30 days he will announce his selection for the position of the next permanent commissioner of the Israel Police.