Police officer seen assaulting haredim at draft protest released after questioning (opens original article in a new tab)

A police officer involved in an alleged assault on a haredi protester during a draft protest was released after questioning, as protests against the IDF haredi draft legislation continued with traffic disruptions and clashes.

• Police officer questioned for alleged assault on haredi protester during draft protest
• Protests against IDF haredi draft legislation caused traffic disruptions and clashes with police
• Shas Chairman Arye Deri condemned police violence against protesters