After criticizing the minister for the events in Bnei Brak, police officials protest: "Some voters are hurting the police officers who risk their lives to protect civilians"

After the Minister of Public Security summoned the police command to an urgent hearing following the mass funeral on Saturday (Saturday) in Bnei Brak, senior police officials expressed outrage against harsh statements directed at the policing forces, including by the minister himself. "It is unfortunate to see that in a national emergency, there are voters who actually harm the police and commanders, who are at the forefront and endanger their lives with the aim of maintaining the safety and health of Israeli citizens," said one source of "Israel Today."

Documentation: Hundreds at a funeral in Bnei Brak // Photo: Moti Green

Last night the funeral of one of the rabbis of the Jerusalem faction, one of the most extreme in the ultra-Orthodox-Lithuanian sector, was attended by hundreds of people - contrary to the government's restrictions to prevent the spread of the Corona virus. Following the incident, allegations were made against the police for selective enforcement of emergency regulations.

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Minister Arden said: "The mass funeral in Bnei Brak is a very serious and life-threatening event for the public. I demand that the Israeli police enforce and enforce the Ministry of Health's guidelines in all parts of the state, with no exceptions. In light of the situation, I have today invited an urgent discussion with the police command on the enforcement In the ultra-Orthodox sector, the vast majority of the ultra-Orthodox public understands and adheres to the Ministry of Health's guidelines and the police to do whatever is necessary to prevent extreme sections of the public from endangering public life. "

The minister's remarks have angered senior police officials.

"No one is above the law"

Responding to the storm, Police Superintendent Motti Cohen addressed the incident: "In this war on public health, no one is immune or above the law and the police will not hesitate to act and enforce the law against anyone who acts fraudulently and irresponsibly in contravention of regulations. Thereby endangering the public's peace and health as we have so far acted.

"The vast majority of the public, including in the ultra-Orthodox sector, internalize and actually implement the guidelines, and the police act in those exceptional cases and centers where civilians do not implement the guidelines. The activities of the commanders and police in the field in such complex and challenging conditions are unprecedented in this emergency. .

"At the same time, even when violating and violating the guidelines, there is no substitute for commanding discretion, and the police are constantly required to act responsibly and reduce the risk of significantly more harming public health and health before taking enforcement action using force or measures.

Nitzav Cohen added: "This is a campaign against an invisible enemy, the enforcement effort is important and central but not enough in itself. It is a national emergency and we urge the Israeli public without exception to obey the Ministry of Health's guidelines and comply with the Health Ministry's regulations and guidelines in full."