Mar 3 • 21:02 UTC 🇮🇱 Israel Haaretz

19-Year-Old Arrested at Anti-War Protest in Tel Aviv and Subjected to Strip Search

A 19-year-old protester was arrested during an anti-war demonstration in Tel Aviv and was subjected to a strip search by police.

During an anti-war protest in Tel Aviv, approximately 20 individuals gathered at Habima Square, where they were forcibly removed by police. Among them, a 19-year-old named Itamar Greenberg was arrested on charges of obstructing a police officer and assault, as well as behavior that could disturb public order. Following his arrest, he was taken to a police station in northern Tel Aviv, where he was subjected to humiliating treatment.

Greenberg described the events leading to his arrest, stating that police used excessive force against him as they kicked and struck him before taking him down and restraining him. He expressed his shock and humiliation at the treatment he received, emphasizing that the actions of the police were aimed at demeaning him and making an example of the protestors. He shared how, during the transport to the police station, officers voiced their disapproval of the protesters, reinforcing a sense of intimidation.

Eventually, Greenberg was released but placed under house arrest for five days. His experience comes amid rising tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict and reflects the challenges faced by individuals protesting against government policies. The incident has sparked conversations about police conduct and the rights of protestors in Israel, raising questions about the balance between maintaining public order and respecting civil liberties.

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