The protest of right-wing activists after the death of the boy Ahuvia Godfather continues, and tonight (Tuesday) another violent demonstration was held. Hundreds of demonstrators arrived at the Zacks junction in Jerusalem, and according to police, tried to block the traffic lanes. Police forces detained and arrested 29 suspects for disorderly conduct. Among the detainees are also suspects caught throwing stones at the time of the act.
Police said that the “forces responded accordingly while pushing them back to the side of the road. During the execution of the arrest of a suspect by detectives began several demonstrators trying to prevent the arrest of their colleague while they beat easily one of the detectives and fled. The arrest of the suspect was completed and it was taken away. At this point The demonstrators left the place and moved to the Bar Ilan junction, where they began blocking the traffic lanes.
The policeman who was hit by a stone during the protest (Photo: Police spokeswoman)“Kill them!”: Documentation of right-wing activists rejoicing against the police in the affair of the death of their beloved godfather beating a detective with severe violence who tried to arrest one of the protesters at the Zacks junction in Jerusalem. According to an eyewitness, undercover detectives began arresting but assistance did not arrive and about thirty protesters began kicking and beating the policemen. pic.twitter.com/xObTUHjCkZ
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After his death, there have been several violent demonstrations in recent days, during which dozens of participants were arrested, who attacked police officers.
As you may recall, her beloved godfather was found dead after a police chase after a vehicle in which hill boys were traveling, after their vehicle overturned. Four other young men were lightly to moderately injured and the MDA team that provided them with primary medical care at the scene evacuated them for further treatment at Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus.
Police car damaged in protest (Photo: Police spokeswoman)