'Unprecedented police brutality' at East Jerusalem protest,"

Here is an article from the Israeli daily Haaretz, about  "Unprecedented police brutality" against peaceful protesters in East Jerusalem. A number of prominent Israeli personalities including  former Israeli attorney general Michael Ben-Yair were participants in the protest. Below is an excerpt.

"Participating in Friday's protest were renowned Israeli author David Grossman and former Meretz MK Zahava Gal-On.

The clash erupted when demonstrators tried to make their way to the contested homes in the neighborhood.

Gal-On and Grossman said that they were pushed aggressively by police officers. Gal-On said that "it was one of the more violent events. We wanted to enter the neighborhood, but the police brutality was unprecedented."

"They pushed, and I too got hit," Gal-On went on to say. "They just kicked the young people who were lying on the ground."

Gal-On added that former attorney general Michael Ben-Yair pleaded with the police to calm the situation, but they were uncooperative."

Just like articles about police attacking peaceful protesters in other countries this article is of use for refugee claims against Israel. Publicizing this conduct is the best way to trying to prevent it. However the current extreme right-wing government in Israeli does not seems to be overly concerned that its repressive policies are being exposed. However there are still those who try to defend the indefensible.

Ed Corrigan

'Unprecedented police brutality'

http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/unprecedented-police-brutality-at-east-jerusalem-protest-1.301039?localLinksEnabled=false